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GF05 MWL

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,521 mi
Last recorded82,521 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 MWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 71,146 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 71,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,257 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 63,257 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure track control arm to axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake lever has some travel.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,344 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 54,339 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play loose to floor (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 41,927 miles

covers under floor not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2020 41,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

covers under floor not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,329 miles

Front tyres slight outer edge wear

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,469 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 6,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 6,702 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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GF05 MWL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GF05 MWL, 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 GF05 MWL registered?

GF05 MWL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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