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SO05 FUN

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,340 mi
Last recorded40,340 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FUN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 40,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 39,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,497 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,402 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 54,776 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,126 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 55,126 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non standard road springs fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non standard road springs fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,835 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,965 miles

Front brake discs corroded and noisy.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,108 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 14,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SO05 FUN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO05 FUN, 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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SO05 FUN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 April 2005.

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