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J7 XMG

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,959 mi
Last recorded56,959 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 XMG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,710 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,786 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,593 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

cover over full floor obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 45,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

cover over full floor obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,725 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 18,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 5,639 miles

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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J7 XMG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J7 XMG, 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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What year was J7 XMG registered?

J7 XMG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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