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T15 HGM

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 HGM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,511 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarriage

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,505 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,128 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 73,099 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,814 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,297 miles

Both front stub axles are corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to perish on the sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear sub frame is corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f +n/s/f inner brake disc faces corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel hub/spindle housings corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f +n/s/f inner brake disc faces corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades splitting

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel hub/spindle housings corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,853 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,759 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 46,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 40,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,481 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 26,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T15 HGM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T15 HGM, 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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What year was T15 HGM registered?

T15 HGM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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