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NJ05 YGL

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,446 mi
Last recorded74,446 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YGL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,446 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,456 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 69,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 59,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front body is damaged.

Fail 25 May 2021 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front body is damaged.

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,614 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 29,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,897 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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NJ05 YGL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NJ05 YGL, 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 NJ05 YGL registered?

NJ05 YGL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 YGL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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