MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,824 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine sump corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine sump corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine oil sump corroded.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Both tyres perishing.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)
Under trays fitted.
185/55r15
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
185/55r15
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ05 MBO 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 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HJ05 MBO, 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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HJ05 MBO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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