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V1 RMA

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 RMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019
Pass 31 Jul 2015
Pass 31 Jul 2014
Pass 1 Aug 2013
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

service light flashing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 13,078 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

service light flashing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 12,163 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 11,671 miles

offside outer sill cover damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2010 11,671 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside outer sill cover damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,636 miles

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,150 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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V1 RMA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V1 RMA, 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 V1 RMA registered?

V1 RMA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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The MOT history for V1 RMA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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