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AK05 VHE

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,509 mi
Last recorded84,509 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE FRONT OUTER PIPES TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 80,304 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE FRONT OUTER PIPES TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,193 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides connecting to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 80,193 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides connecting to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,490 miles

OSF BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE CORRODED

OSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY CRACKED IN TREAD AND WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

SMALL SPLIT TO OSR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OSF BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE CORRODED

OSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY CRACKED IN TREAD AND WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

SMALL SPLIT TO OSR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,859 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,041 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,871 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,871 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding to offside front wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,872 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,712 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre has cracks on side wall

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,712 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre has cracks on side wall

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,759 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 15 Nov 2008 32,037 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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AK05 VHE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 VHE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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