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FP05 EZO

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,195 mi
Last recorded75,195 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 EZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,195 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 76,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 75,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 72,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 72,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 72,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 71,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 69,926 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 69,926 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2011 65,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,932 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 29,613 miles

intencity of light on dipped beam seams low

Fail 29 May 2008 29,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FP05 EZO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP05 EZO, 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 FP05 EZO registered?

FP05 EZO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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