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FN05 WFT

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,405 mi
Last recorded160,405 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 WFT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 160,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 146,562 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 146,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 115,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 115,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,515 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front wiper blades split

Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FN05 WFT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN05 WFT, 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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FN05 WFT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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