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NG05 FRJ

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FRJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 101,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,309 miles

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

under trays most of under car

Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays covering most of under car

Fail 7 Mar 2019 93,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays covering most of under car

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,151 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 12 Jul 2014 64,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Fail 12 Jul 2014 64,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,594 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 25,594 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak from sump

Pass 19 May 2009 19,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,468 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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NG05 FRJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NG05 FRJ, 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 NG05 FRJ registered?

NG05 FRJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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