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NJ05 YEK

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,949 mi
Last recorded61,949 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YEK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,949 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underside front to rear b/pipes

Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underside front to rear b/pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

b/pipes starting to show signs of slight corrosion

front discs slightly corroded on inner surface

fuel cap seal starting to crack

n/s front tyre outer wall starting to crack

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes deteriorated but no exssesive movement

unable to fully inspect o/s front b/pipe due to grease

Fail 19 Feb 2014 57,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

b/pipes starting to show signs of slight corrosion

front discs slightly corroded on inner surface

fuel cap seal starting to crack

n/s front tyre outer wall starting to crack

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes deteriorated but no exssesive movement

unable to fully inspect o/s front b/pipe due to grease

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,921 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,775 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING UP AND TREAD GETTING DOWN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED-UP AND TREAD GETTING LOW

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER TOP MOUNTINGS

STRONG SMELL OF PETROL BUT NO LEAKS VISABLE

TWO REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT TO REAR PIPES DUE TO PLASTIC COVERING TRIMS

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,775 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING UP AND TREAD GETTING DOWN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED-UP AND TREAD GETTING LOW

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER TOP MOUNTINGS

STRONG SMELL OF PETROL BUT NO LEAKS VISABLE

TWO REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT TO REAR PIPES DUE TO PLASTIC COVERING TRIMS

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 44,849 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,009 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,682 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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NJ05 YEK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ05 YEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ05 YEK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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