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SC05 EKL

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,013 mi
Last recorded101,013 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EKL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 101,013 miles

Front suspension hubs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,376 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 99,376 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,453 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 95,167 miles

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

front and rear suspension and under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2022 95,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,107 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,010 miles

indicator tell tale flickering , reverse lights n/w , oil leak , covers fitted to underside cannot check for corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2019 55,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,326 miles

center stop light n/w

Fail 19 Nov 2018 53,326 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,878 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,159 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,704 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,275 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,249 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,250 miles

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

both front disc

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,426 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,640 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 9,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,402 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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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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