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NC05 WDJ

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,352 mi
Last recorded62,352 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 WDJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 62,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 62,352 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 54,429 miles

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,592 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,857 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 43,857 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,081 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre slightly misshaped and cracking and perishing between teads

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,265 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 36,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,329 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 WDJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NC05 WDJ, 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 NC05 WDJ registered?

NC05 WDJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for NC05 WDJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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