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T1 UOY

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,908 mi
Last recorded50,908 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 UOY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 50,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 50,908 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,230 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 40,228 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,938 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 39,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,609 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,609 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,770 miles

n/s/f tyre nailed on edge and side wall has all around cracking present

o/s/f tyre has some cracking present on tyre wall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,253 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 16,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,912 miles

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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T1 UOY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T1 UOY, 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 T1 UOY registered?

T1 UOY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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