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FY05 VMH

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,702 mi
Last recorded43,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VMH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,534 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 42,534 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,681 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

airbag warning lamp on

front brake discs corroding

nearside front foglamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,929 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

airbag warning lamp on

boot carpet damp

front brake discs corroding and worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 33,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

airbag warning lamp on

boot carpet damp

front brake discs corroding and worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,590 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,438 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air conditioning pipe snapped

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front side lamp lens cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2008 24,438 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air conditioning pipe snapped

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front side lamp lens cracked

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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FY05 VMH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY05 VMH, 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 FY05 VMH registered?

FY05 VMH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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