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SO54 GUW

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 GUW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,096 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 70,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,815 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 63,175 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside wiper slight damage but clearing properly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 54,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,144 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 47,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,713 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,658 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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SO54 GUW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO54 GUW, 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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SO54 GUW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 20 January 2005.

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