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VX05 ZYU

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZYU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 102,918 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis/underbody starting to corrode within 30 cm of subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,869 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose to brake calliper is starting to get surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,173 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses behind road wheels are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,574 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that meet flexi hoses in wheel well, are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner face is pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,360 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 81,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs corroded inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low tread / Split in tread / Nail!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,647 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 46,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 37,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,129 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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VX05 ZYU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX05 ZYU, 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 VX05 ZYU registered?

VX05 ZYU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 ZYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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