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GV55 UWR

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,050 mi
Last recorded53,050 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UWR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,050 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S FRONT COIL SPRING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

REAR SUB-FRAME HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 23 Mar 2022 53,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S FRONT COIL SPRING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,503 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

TRACK ROD END BOOTS ARE PERISHING

Fail 26 Feb 2021 51,503 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

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

TRACK ROD END BOOTS ARE PERISHING

Pass 17 May 2019 49,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,267 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,795 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all x4 tyres have slight cracks in main tread

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 38,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,048 miles

Airbag light on

OSF & NSF brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Airbag light on

OSF & NSF brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2011

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,346 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 25,346 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,341 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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GV55 UWR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV55 UWR, 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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GV55 UWR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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