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OU54 RPX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

45,921 mi
Last recorded45,921 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 RPX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 45,921 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 45,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,324 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides Upper Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,316 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 44,316 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,845 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 43,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,104 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,363 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 41,357 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,465 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,111 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 39,111 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,263 miles

both front tyres perished in side walls

Fail 17 Mar 2015 37,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres perished in side walls

Fail 12 Mar 2014 34,183 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,397 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 14 Mar 2011 23,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,030 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 23,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,144 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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OU54 RPX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 OU54 RPX, 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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OU54 RPX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 4 February 2005.

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