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MC05 XXG

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XXG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,558 miles

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

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 19 Jan 2023 71,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

temp (lockable) fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 68,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 64,855 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 58,602 miles

Front suspension componentscorroded

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

Offside Front window does not open

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2017 58,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension componentscorroded

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

Offside Front window does not open

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,181 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,628 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside front wiper poor

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise N/S/S side light lens cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,606 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,836 miles

N/S/Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

O/S/Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

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

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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MC05 XXG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 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 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC05 XXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MC05 XXG registered?

MC05 XXG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 10 June 2005.

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