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OU05 LZN

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,837 mi
Last recorded111,837 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 111,837 miles

off side front brake hose deteriorating

off side front lower suspension arm inner bush area rusting

some play at near side front wheel

split in near side front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 3 May 2025 107,901 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 100,630 miles

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 81,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 73,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 65,459 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 65,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,936 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,905 miles

slight play offside front strut top

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,911 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 30,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LZN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZN, 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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What year was OU05 LZN registered?

OU05 LZN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 June 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 LZN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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