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AJ05 YLC

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,846 mi
Last recorded102,846 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YLC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 102,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 102,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 94,184 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 9 May 2018 94,184 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,164 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

o/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 81,467 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,098 miles

Corrosion to front coil springs

Damage to o/s/r wheel rim

O/s/r indicator fading

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Some corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Washers poor operation

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,690 miles

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

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

front brake discs surfaces corroded

plastic covers and trays perventing full examination

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,436 miles

Engine mounts worn

N/s/r wheel rim damaged

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear indicators fading

Some pitting and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,650 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

N/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Some drag on n/s/r brake

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Some runout to n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,288 miles

Front shock absorber boots deteriorating

N/s park brake low effort for model

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some damage to n/s/r roadwheel

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,605 miles

Both front airbags deployed and warning light on

Brake warning lamp on

Front pads 50%

O/s/r shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

Rear indicators faded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,215 miles

Hi-level Stoplamp not working.

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

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

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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AJ05 YLC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ05 YLC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 June 2005.

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