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CE05 XLM

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,701 mi
Last recorded120,701 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 120,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 120,650 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,432 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 117,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 110,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 108,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 104,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,063 miles

both front anti-roll bar link balljoints has slight play

both front tyres cracking

n/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

transparent sunstrip fitted not obstructing driver veiw of the road

Fail 13 Jun 2013 102,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

both front anti-roll bar link balljoints has slight play

both front tyres cracking

n/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

transparent sunstrip fitted not obstructing driver veiw of the road

Pass 14 May 2012 95,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 10 May 2012 95,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 88,440 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,440 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,485 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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CE05 XLM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CE05 XLM, 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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CE05 XLM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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