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VUM 8X

2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,583 mi
Last recorded35,583 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto50,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUM 8X
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,583 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,727 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,689 miles

front brake discs in poor corroded condition

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,902 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,146 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 19,956 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,391 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 18,386 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,920 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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VUM 8X is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 50,939 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 Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUM 8X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUM 8X registered?

VUM 8X is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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