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PO54 ZZG

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,468 mi
Last recorded124,468 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 ZZG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 101,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 101,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 98,529 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 98,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 93,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,273 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,273 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 87,069 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,653 miles

Advise rear brakes have a slight imbalance advise further investigation

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

Nearside front position light/indicator light unit is lose

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

Oil leak

One section centre rear stop lamp is not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,284 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise rear brakes have a slight imbalance advise further investigation

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

Nearside front position light/indicator light unit is lose

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

Oil leak

One section centre rear stop lamp is not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,373 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,810 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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PO54 ZZG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO54 ZZG, 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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PO54 ZZG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 4 February 2005.

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