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AO05 GGZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,323 mi
Last recorded93,323 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,323 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 91,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,418 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,429 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel corroded where it meets hub

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel corroded where it meets hub

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,467 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Cap Seal Slighty Perished

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,467 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Fuel Cap Seal Slighty Perished

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,625 miles

OIl leak - turbo area

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,625 miles

OIl leak - turbo area

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,912 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 40,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,245 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 GGZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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