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GJ05 XXS

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XXS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2013 87,167 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both bottom ball joints slight play

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,167 miles

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

both bottom ball joints slight play

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 81,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,742 miles

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,304 miles

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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GJ05 XXS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ05 XXS, 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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What year was GJ05 XXS registered?

GJ05 XXS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is GJ05 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 XXS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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