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XX51 THX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX51 THX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 75,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,561 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,351 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 54,350 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 49,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 46,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,126 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 39,112 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,007 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 38,980 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sump corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,162 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres walls/treads cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2012 29,378 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyre starting to split around the middle

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,378 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyre starting to split around the middle

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f,o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyre cracking around centre tread

Pass 26 May 2009 17,453 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,957 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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XX51 THX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XX51 THX, 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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XX51 THX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 16 May 2005.

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