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FY05 OSO

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 87,950 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 87,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 87,047 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 86,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 86,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,644 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT UNDERTRAY HELD ON WITH BUNGEE STRAP

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,644 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray held on with bungee strap

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,276 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 85,276 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,338 miles

front discs poor

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,587 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INSIDE FACE

Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,167 miles

rear tialgate glass broken

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,937 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 67,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 58,102 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,139 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre , not to cords/ply

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,137 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre, small cuts

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,349 miles

large undersheild fitted on car not allowing full inspection

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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FY05 OSO 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 FY05 OSO, 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 FY05 OSO registered?

FY05 OSO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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