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Front suspension hubs showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension is generally corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear edge of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension is generally corroded
covers/under trays fitted under vehicle
parking brake lever travel is slightly high
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked/perished seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour faded excessively (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tinted film fitted (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tinted film fitted (4.1.4 (b))
Front suspension is generally corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear edge of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension is generally corroded
covers/under trays fitted under vehicle
parking brake lever travel is slightly high
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension and under body showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension and under body showing signs of corrosion
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle, cannot properly check for corrosion
Oil return pipe for turbo charger corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Reverse light not working
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle, cannot properly check for corrosion
Oil return pipe for turbo charger corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Reverse light not working
indicator tell tale flickering , reverse lights n/w , oil leak , covers fitted to underside cannot check for corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
indicator tell tale flickering , reverse lights n/w , oil leak , covers fitted to underside cannot check for corrosion
center stop light n/w
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
center stop light n/w
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
surface rust on edges of floors
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres cracking
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres cracking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front disc
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
All 4 tyres have cracks throughout tread ok for mot
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
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SC05 EKL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 SC05 EKL, 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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SC05 EKL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 June 2005.
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