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RA05 MVM

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MVM
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,065 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 122,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,600 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 121,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,142 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 121,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. max % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,114 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some view of some components

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 111,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,032 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 87,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 68,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,433 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,392 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,944 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,284 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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RA05 MVM is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RA05 MVM, 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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RA05 MVM is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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