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ANZ 3191

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

121,980 mi
Last recorded121,980 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 3191
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 121,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

factory cover sills fitted

underbody coating applied

Fail 29 Apr 2025 98,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

factory cover sills fitted

underbody coating applied

Pass 28 Dec 2024 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 121,971 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to rear, corroded around front pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper dust shields corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underbody spray undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 118,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper casings (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody wax oyled protective coating applied

Pass 10 Dec 2022 114,082 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in raised test position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin exc. corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody black protective coating applied

Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin exc. corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody black protective coating applied

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 95,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper casing covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin exc. corroded

factory cover sills fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 95,563 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper casing covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin exc. corroded

factory cover sills fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 94,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin exc. corroded

factory cover sills to outer panels

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box outer skin only, corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box outer skin only, corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 83,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis light surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 88,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion chassis light surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 75,190 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,164 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm body mountings and inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing upper dust cover (2.7.2a)

outer factory cover sills fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,164 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm body mountings and inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing upper dust cover (2.7.2a)

outer factory cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,799 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 57,423 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 57,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,736 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,709 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,868 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,868 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,249 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded to outer skin

Pass 4 May 2013 40,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,602 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 32,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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ANZ 3191 is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 ANZ 3191, 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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ANZ 3191 is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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