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G7 VVH

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,580 mi
Last recorded67,580 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 VVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,580 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,010 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,697 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Dec 2020 57,639 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,839 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 53,214 miles

Rear Tyres slight wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,436 miles

Brake discs rusty on the inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake discs rusty on the inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,938 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r parking brake slow on take-up

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,192 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 40,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,320 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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G7 VVH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G7 VVH, 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 G7 VVH registered?

G7 VVH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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