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NC05 CNE

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 CNE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,985 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 65,819 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,950 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,319 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp lens is cracked

oil sump pan is corroded and leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,425 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp lens is cracked

oil sump pan is corroded and leaking oil

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,481 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 47,481 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres are in poor condition

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 41,206 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 29,265 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 CNE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CNE, 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 CNE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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