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R6 FOL

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,836 mi
Last recorded62,836 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 FOL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 62,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,509 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 62,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside under sealed

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,457 miles

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

Underside under sealed

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,683 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,731 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 44,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres show signs of starting to perish.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,972 miles

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

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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R6 FOL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R6 FOL, 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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R6 FOL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 23 June 2005.

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