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GL05 WNS

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,470 mi
Last recorded84,470 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WNS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,470 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,368 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2015 75,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,793 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriated/cracking

o/s/r tyre deteriated/cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre deteriated/cracking

o/s/r tyre deteriated/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,773 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,973 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres slightly perished

offside front indicator lens has small crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,095 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front indicator lense cracked

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,050 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front indicator lense slightly cracked

offside front tyre slightly perished

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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GL05 WNS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL05 WNS, 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 GL05 WNS registered?

GL05 WNS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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