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GP55 WFR

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,475 mi
Last recorded117,475 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WFR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 112,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,224 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,867 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area and turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,727 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 98,727 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,206 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 94,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,947 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,947 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 57,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,311 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,388 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 17,966 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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GP55 WFR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GP55 WFR, 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 GP55 WFR registered?

GP55 WFR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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