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AU05 JTY

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,314 mi
Last recorded41,314 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JTY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 41,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,429 miles

front/rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 39,888 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 39,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 39,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,013 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jun 2015 38,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,571 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres have perished cracks

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,739 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 33,739 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,166 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 30,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 19,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 May 2008 16,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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AU05 JTY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 JTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 JTY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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