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E3 WGC

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,382 mi
Last recorded30,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 WGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 30,382 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 30,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 29,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 29,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 29,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 29,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 29,264 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 29,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,433 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 28,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,924 miles

emission not test due to restriction in rear box not allowing probe to be inserted

Pass 26 May 2012 27,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2011 24,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,713 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 22,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,308 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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E3 WGC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E3 WGC, 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 E3 WGC registered?

E3 WGC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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