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FM05 EKZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 EKZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,181 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,068 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 94,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,611 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,611 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 4 Oct 2016 77,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,135 miles

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,269 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,269 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,905 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,608 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade is split.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 49,556 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside wiper blade is split.

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

Pass 25 May 2010 37,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,956 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 32,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FM05 EKZ 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 72.2%.

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 FM05 EKZ, 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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FM05 EKZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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