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MV05 DHF

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DHF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 77,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured Cracked at pin bush attachment (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 75,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,577 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,502 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 69,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,809 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,579 miles

ns rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ns rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,979 miles

Some surface cracks to front tyre on sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2011 25,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Some surface cracks to front tyre on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 14,060 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MV05 DHF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV05 DHF, 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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MV05 DHF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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