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GY55 YGL

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,713 mi
Last recorded107,713 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YGL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 107,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,233 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 105,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 101,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,308 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,751 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,905 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 77,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,613 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,222 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,758 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 63,746 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 54,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,109 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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GY55 YGL is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,801 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 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 YGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY55 YGL is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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