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TR05 DAY

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,985 mi
Last recorded87,985 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR05 DAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 87,985 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside lower section of coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 87,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside lower section of coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 87,944 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's interior door handle intermittently sticking

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake discs slightly rusted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear, slight corrosion present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 87,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and rear both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outter body trim damaged

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,786 miles

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

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

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

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

play in steering

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,031 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,222 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,222 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,260 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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TR05 DAY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TR05 DAY, 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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TR05 DAY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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