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V3 DMR

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 DMR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,372 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,210 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,032 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 54,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,678 miles

EML light on

Fail 25 Jul 2016 48,678 miles

EML light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,984 miles

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

turbo leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,945 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 40,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,206 miles

nearside front tyre has some cracking

offside front tyre has some cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has some cracking

offside front tyre has some cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,801 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,642 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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V3 DMR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 V3 DMR, 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 V3 DMR registered?

V3 DMR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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