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GL54 WFZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,126 mi
Last recorded81,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 WFZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension components have heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 73,672 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,657 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,657 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,449 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,502 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 61,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 Feb 2009 49,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,143 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 39,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GL54 WFZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL54 WFZ, 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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GL54 WFZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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