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JP05 JEM

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,026 mi
Last recorded46,026 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP05 JEM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,026 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 46,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension light surface corosin treatment reqd,

Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension light surface corosin treatment reqd,

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,801 miles

advs on front discs worn and surface rust

Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advs on front discs worn and surface rust

Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,746 miles

ENGINE SUMP HEAVILY CORRODDED

Front Brake [ads on LIMIT]

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,746 miles

ENGINE SUMP HEAVILY CORRODDED

Front Brake [ads on LIMIT]

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,188 miles

innerpads wearing

undercovers fitted

Fail 27 May 2009 35,186 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

innerpads wearing

undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,583 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 30,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JP05 JEM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black 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 JP05 JEM, 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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JP05 JEM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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