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NC54 XNK

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,198 mi
Last recorded157,198 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 XNK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 157,198 miles

under trays fitted, unable to examine some under vehicle components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 157,198 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted, unable to examine some under vehicle components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 148,679 miles

Front brake discs look worn & corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front & both rear indictors slightly discoloured

Oil sump corroded

Play in both front track rod ends (BORDERLINE)

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 7 Jan 2016 148,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs look worn & corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front & both rear indictors slightly discoloured

Oil sump corroded

Play in both front track rod ends (BORDERLINE)

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2015 139,039 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM & BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Both rear driveshafts feel worn

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm or just above

Damage on windscreen

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Oil sump corroded

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS (BORDERLINE)

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,147 miles

Front brakes look worn

Fuel cap seal perished

Oil sump corroded

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight damage on windscreen in swept area

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 126,907 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brakes look worn

Fuel cap seal perished

Oil sump corroded

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight damage on windscreen in swept area

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 115,492 miles

Air bag light on

Front brakes look worn

Fuel cap seal perished

High level brake light has bulbs not working

LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING BADLY WORN

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Oil sump showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Various brake pipes coated in grease

Various stone chips on windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2013 115,354 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Various stone chips on windscreen

Air bag light on

Front brakes look worn

Fuel cap seal perished

High level brake light has bulbs not working

LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING BADLY WORN

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Oil sump showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,760 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all other brake pipes corroded and coated in underseal so unable to fully inspect

both rear wheels are buckled

engine mounting worn and split

front to rear brake pipe corroded-BORDER LINE

fuel cap seal perished

sump corroded

various stone chips on windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2012 110,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

all other brake pipes corroded and coated in underseal so unable to fully inspect

both rear wheels are buckled

engine mounting worn and split

front to rear brake pipe corroded-BORDER LINE

fuel cap seal perished

sump corroded

various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,439 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 44,439 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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NC54 XNK is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 NC54 XNK, 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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NC54 XNK is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 January 2005.

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