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SE54 FHG

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,575 mi
Last recorded27,575 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 FHG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 27,575 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 13 May 2025 26,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 26,275 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning more than half working (3) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 26,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 25,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,522 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 21,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 14,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 9,882 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 9,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 9,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 8,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,180 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 8,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,333 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 6,437 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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SE54 FHG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SE54 FHG, 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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SE54 FHG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 January 2005.

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