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3 FYJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,039 mi
Last recorded41,039 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 FYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,602 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 40,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,445 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 31,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All metal pipes except o/s/r corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,896 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 6 Jun 2015 27,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

most brake pipes coroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 23,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 16,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,190 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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3 FYJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 3 FYJ, 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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3 FYJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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