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SC05 LBE

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 LBE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge /cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2017 86,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge /cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,140 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,161 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,303 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2009 42,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front number plate split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,758 miles

front number plate split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,474 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,469 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

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 LBE is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 June 2005.

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