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DK05 JHJ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 JHJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,707 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,256 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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DK05 JHJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK05 JHJ, 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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What year was DK05 JHJ registered?

DK05 JHJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 26 June 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 JHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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