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DE05 AOS

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AOS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,801 miles

Front engine/gearbox mount worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,061 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,598 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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DE05 AOS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE05 AOS, 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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What year was DE05 AOS registered?

DE05 AOS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is DE05 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 AOS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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