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MJ05 HAA

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 HAA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 70,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,392 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 53,846 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 53,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,346 miles

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

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

both front tyre side walls cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,346 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 31 May 2011 45,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,766 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,961 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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MJ05 HAA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ05 HAA, 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 MJ05 HAA registered?

MJ05 HAA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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