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AP54 SXH

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,885 mi
Last recorded129,885 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears on subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 129,885 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears on subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,216 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 126,216 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 123,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,637 miles

o/s wing mirror very loose

o/s/f headlight very dull

sump pan corroded

windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,637 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

o/s wing mirror very loose

o/s/f headlight very dull

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

sump pan corroded

windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,593 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,009 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perished

screen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,668 miles

Sump corroded

Undershields fitted

front discs pitted and corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 56,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Sump corroded

Undershields fitted

front discs pitted and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,855 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,022 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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AP54 SXH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP54 SXH, 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 AP54 SXH registered?

AP54 SXH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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