2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet 0.7L Petrol · LD05 FVG
2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet (0.7L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 35,322 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 FVG Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 35,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 FVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart (Mcc) Cabriolet (LD05 FVG) between March 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
LD05 FVG Mileage History
- 28/03/20087,874 mi
- 28/03/20087,874 mi
- 27/03/200910,134 mi+2,260 mi
- 23/03/201012,453 mi+2,319 mi
- 23/03/201012,453 mi
- 24/03/201114,873 mi+2,420 mi
- 29/03/201217,336 mi+2,463 mi
- 30/03/201217,336 mi
- 25/03/201319,696 mi+2,360 mi
- 25/03/201319,696 mi
- 24/06/201320,002 mi+306 mi
- 26/03/201421,850 mi+1,848 mi
- 26/03/201421,850 mi
- 23/03/201524,029 mi+2,179 mi
- 24/03/201524,032 mi+3 mi
- 24/03/201625,698 mi+1,666 mi
- 29/03/201625,701 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/201727,471 mi+1,770 mi
- 23/03/201828,933 mi+1,462 mi
- 26/03/201930,183 mi+1,250 mi
- 20/03/202031,345 mi+1,162 mi
- 23/03/202132,838 mi+1,493 mi
- 24/03/202233,502 mi+664 mi
- 24/03/202233,502 mi
- 21/03/202334,365 mi+863 mi
- 21/03/202434,760 mi+395 mi
- 24/03/202535,099 mi+339 mi
- 23/04/202635,322 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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