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AE05 RDU

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RDU
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 105,137 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,421 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 104,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shocks (2.7.2a)

brakes stay on for a second after pedel is released

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2016 104,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shocks (2.7.2a)

brakes stay on for a second after pedel is released

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,591 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,644 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,872 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 65,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,001 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,260 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,260 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,140 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 50,054 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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AE05 RDU is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,801 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 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 RDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 RDU is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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