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JC05 JAY

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,425 mi
Last recorded39,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 JAY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,425 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 39,420 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2014 39,116 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2014 39,116 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,617 miles

both drive shaft pick up rings broken

both shock bushings worn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both drive shaft pick up rings broken

both shock bushings worn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,328 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,002 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 29,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all four tyres badly cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,480 miles

all four tyres badly cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,391 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JC05 JAY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JC05 JAY, 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 JC05 JAY registered?

JC05 JAY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 3 June 2005.

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