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OU05 PXW

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,948 mi
Last recorded65,948 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 65,948 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 61,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 57,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Nov 2022 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,869 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 29,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,473 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 27,446 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,146 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,884 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 PXW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 PXW registered?

OU05 PXW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is OU05 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 PXW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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