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NU05 JHH

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,660 mi
Last recorded65,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 JHH
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 65,660 miles

Rear N/S AND O/S WHEEL SPACERS ARE CORRODED

Rear Underside is generally corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 65,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear N/S AND O/S WHEEL SPACERS ARE CORRODED

Rear Underside is generally corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,105 miles

All suspension and braking components have extensive surface corrosion.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 65,088 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From bottom of fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension and braking components have extensive surface corrosion.

Engine sump corroded to the point it's going porous.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 64,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 62,678 miles

PARKING BRAKE POOR OPERATION

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F ODD SIDEWALL SHAPE >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F TREAD HEAVILY PERISHED >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R 1.8mm >> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 82H KUMHO (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on tread and tread just over 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level just over minimum mark

fuel cap rubber sealing ring starting to split

Fail 3 Jan 2019 59,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on tread and tread just over 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level just over minimum mark

fuel cap rubber sealing ring starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,595 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,595 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both offside and nearside front coil spring mounting

Fail 4 Apr 2016 39,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition ,corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition, corrosion (3.5.1i)

corrosion to both offside and nearside front coil spring mounting

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,526 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,817 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,974 miles

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

offside rear treds crackin g on tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,367 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,367 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,599 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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NU05 JHH is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NU05 JHH, 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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NU05 JHH is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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