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NC05 CLU

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,651 mi
Last recorded79,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 CLU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,230 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 79,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,984 miles

Under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable components.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,556 miles

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

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,028 miles

slight smear from wipers

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,725 miles

covers fitted to underside of the vehicle

oil sump corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,804 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rust on both main through and rear brake pipes

very heavy rust on front brake discs

Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rust on both main through and rear brake pipes

very heavy rust on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,347 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored badly

Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,346 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs scored badly

Pass 20 May 2010 54,726 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,831 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,820 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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NC05 CLU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC05 CLU, 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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NC05 CLU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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