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GY05 OJR

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,854 mi
Last recorded111,854 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OJR
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,854 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 111,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 109,144 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 109,093 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 106,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,714 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers and shields fitted

slight knocking from rear over bumps - will require further investigation

Fail 27 Apr 2022 104,714 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

slight knocking from rear over bumps - will require further investigation

Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,430 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))

Pass 27 May 2020 82,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,019 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,019 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,820 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,037 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,933 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)

all four tyres starting to split in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2009 25,933 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)

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

all four tyres starting to split in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,245 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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GY05 OJR is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 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 Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY05 OJR registered?

GY05 OJR is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 March 2005.

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