2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) 0.7L Petrol · BU05 FDY
2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 105,857 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD)
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU05 FDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 105,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU05 FDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(Rhd) (BU05 FDY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
BU05 FDY Mileage History
- 18/09/2023104,628 mi
- 13/09/2024104,851 mi+223 mi
- 20/09/2024104,860 mi+9 mi
- 24/09/2025105,857 mi+997 mi
- 25/09/2025105,857 mi
Average of roughly 608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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