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FL54 VSN

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,181 mi
Last recorded119,181 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VSN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 119,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,729 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 117,729 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2012 113,501 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 113,501 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

both n/s alloy wheels bent

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

engine management light on

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel arch plastic liner adrift

suspect light switch faulty

Fail 6 Jan 2011 109,148 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel arch plastic liner adrift

suspect light switch faulty

Pass 7 Jan 2010 92,806 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 81,578 miles

Both rear shock`s lower bushes starting too separate

Brake pipes starting too corrode in places

N/S side light len`s cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2009 81,578 miles

Both rear shock`s lower bushes starting too separate

Brake pipes starting too corrode in places

N/S side light len`s cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,575 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 65,609 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, and mishaped around inner edges.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,609 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, and mishaped around inner edges.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

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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FL54 VSN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FL54 VSN, 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 FL54 VSN registered?

FL54 VSN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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