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OV05 VZZ

2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,325 mi
Last recorded87,325 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto50,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VZZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 87,325 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 87,320 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,854 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 84,841 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,273 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 80,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,411 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 72,411 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,661 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,553 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,553 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,592 miles

front brake discs rusty and slightly pitted, reccomend attention soon

front number plate

slight bind offside rear wheel and parking brake stiff in operation

slight play in offside front shock and top mount

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,661 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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OV05 VZZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 50,939 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 Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV05 VZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OV05 VZZ registered?

OV05 VZZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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