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OU05 AJO

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AJO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 72,496 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 72,496 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,136 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic sill trims and undertrays prevent full inspection

some underside corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2021 66,632 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic sill trims and undertrays prevent full inspection

some underside corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2019 64,174 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 64,171 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine malfunction (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,508 miles

fuel cap seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,355 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on bead

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 49,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on bead

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,760 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

eye level stop lamp has 1 bulb not working

fuel cap seal cracking

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front shock absorber has slight sideways movement in the shaft

oil leak

rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 39,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 35,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 31,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 28,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2010 24,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 22,263 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 16,753 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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OU05 AJO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 AJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU05 AJO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 7 March 2005.

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