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AY05 DPZ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DPZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,180 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 53,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion

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

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

Suspect hand brake leaver assembly loose.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspect hand brake leaver assembly loose.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 49,561 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspect hand brake leaver assembly loose.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,367 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,602 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,439 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 27,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,548 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,270 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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AY05 DPZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY05 DPZ, 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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AY05 DPZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 5 April 2005.

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