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YS05 YTD

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,097 mi
Last recorded109,097 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YTD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,956 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters faded on both registration plates (0.1 (b))

trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,659 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front shock absorbers

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,494 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,782 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 52,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre perished and worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,870 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,638 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,522 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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YS05 YTD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS05 YTD, 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 YS05 YTD registered?

YS05 YTD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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