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DA05 GAX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,081 mi
Last recorded90,081 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GAX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,081 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 83,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,424 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,120 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 59,235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,601 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,601 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,397 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,125 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 43,044 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,445 miles

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

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

vehiclefitted with under body shield front to back

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,255 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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DA05 GAX 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA05 GAX, 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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DA05 GAX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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