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MJ05 HAX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,245 mi
Last recorded46,245 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 HAX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 46,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,115 miles

All 4 tyres over 15 years old

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2024 44,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All 4 tyres over 15 years old

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,715 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 40,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,927 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2015 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,909 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,830 miles

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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MJ05 HAX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ05 HAX, 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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MJ05 HAX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 April 2005.

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