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AO05 ETV

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,930 mi
Last recorded127,930 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ETV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 127,930 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 127,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,556 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 118,556 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,294 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,187 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorber cases rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,237 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 87,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,746 miles

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

Offside Front abs sensor bolt missing

undertrays

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front abs sensor bolt missing

undertrays

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clear screen

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clear screen

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,020 miles

n/s/f side light / indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,482 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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AO05 ETV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AO05 ETV, 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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AO05 ETV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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