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AP05 FVU

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FVU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,834 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,009 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,120 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,020 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 61,003 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)

engine mount starting to seperate

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,003 miles

engine mount starting to seperate

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,742 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 28,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,785 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP05 FVU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP05 FVU, 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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AP05 FVU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 June 2005.

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