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RV05 XPR

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,785 mi
Last recorded53,785 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 XPR
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 53,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 51,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 51,140 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both units have been converted (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,226 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 47,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Apr 2022 39,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,037 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2021 37,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,119 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 18,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,931 miles

Steering components not thoroughly checked, due to underbody covers fitted.

Pass 13 May 2009 15,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,131 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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RV05 XPR is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV05 XPR, 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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RV05 XPR is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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