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AE55 GFU

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GFU
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,030 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,878 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 96,501 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 81,075 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,675 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,226 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,338 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 68,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,923 miles

Front windscreen wipers torn.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,923 miles

Front windscreen wipers torn.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,535 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,112 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,267 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 37,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AE55 GFU is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AE55 GFU, 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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What year was AE55 GFU registered?

AE55 GFU is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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