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WG05 RPU

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,656 mi
Last recorded87,656 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 RPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,609 miles

General corrosion to front suspension components (not excessive)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 87,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to front suspension components (not excessive)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 87,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,075 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,303 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 86,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,732 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not conected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 85,732 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,702 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,734 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 80,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,721 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,587 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,145 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,461 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,076 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,669 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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WG05 RPU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WG05 RPU, 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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WG05 RPU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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