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RF05 LTU

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LTU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 89,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 82,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,454 miles

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

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,882 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body and all suspensions and coil springs are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 69,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,909 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 66,901 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 66,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,937 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,617 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 57,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,798 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 55,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,264 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,264 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,695 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 47,685 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,525 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,043 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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RF05 LTU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RF05 LTU, 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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RF05 LTU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 May 2005.

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