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S100 LEB

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,400 mi
Last recorded81,400 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 LEB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,400 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 80,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/15 ()

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

Pass 13 May 2023 76,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 74,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 74,456 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside windscreen has an object/ sticker in the swept are not seriously effecting the view of the road

engine oil level slightly high

Pass 12 May 2020 73,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Both rear tyres perished

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source part not functioning

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 73,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Both front tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Both rear tyres perished

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source part not functioning

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside inner door handle stiff in operation

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,229 miles

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside inner door handle stiff in operation

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,056 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 62,042 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 57,984 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 57,984 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,743 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 4 Jan 2013 46,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 44,024 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 23,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 17,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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S100 LEB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S100 LEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S100 LEB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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