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DG05 LLP

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 87,877 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake in high travel

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,023 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,023 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 74,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front seat belt is sloe at retracting

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,209 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 51,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,213 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,736 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2011 44,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,872 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 4,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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DG05 LLP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG05 LLP, 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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DG05 LLP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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