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WG05 GXM

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,673 mi
Last recorded32,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GXM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 32,673 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 32,464 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 32,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 32,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2022 31,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2020 28,335 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2020 28,335 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,205 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 3mm 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 28,058 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,569 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked but not in line of sight

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,804 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,695 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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WG05 GXM is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG05 GXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG05 GXM registered?

WG05 GXM is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 GXM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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