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SC54 VLR

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 VLR
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,868 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,680 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow/low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 78,676 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow/low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,711 miles

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

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

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

cv grease on o/s/r shocker.

o/s/r c.v boot split.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 70,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,949 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,447 miles

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 7 Mar 2009 54,407 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 46,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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SC54 VLR is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SC54 VLR, 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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SC54 VLR is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 January 2005.

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