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CE05 AVT

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

43,618 mi
Last recorded43,618 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 AVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 43,618 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 43,618 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 40,057 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 40,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 36,922 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 36,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 35,126 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers not automatically parking

Fail 13 Dec 2022 35,126 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers not automatically parking

Pass 30 Nov 2021 30,904 miles

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))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

drivers door difficult to open from the inside

Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 25,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 25,537 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs signs of corrosion

front suspension legs signs of corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 25,537 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

front brake discs signs of corrosion

front suspension legs signs of corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,713 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 18,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,420 miles

Air bag warning light stay on.

Fail 19 Mar 2011 16,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Air bag warning light stay on.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,375 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 11,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,434 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 8,434 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CE05 AVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CE05 AVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 AVT registered?

CE05 AVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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