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NV05 UNM

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UNM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 102,724 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 102,692 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel spacers corroded

Fail 7 May 2020 102,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel spacers corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,162 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,555 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,936 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 85,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,792 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)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 64,101 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 64,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2010 54,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 43,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,927 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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NV05 UNM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV05 UNM, 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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NV05 UNM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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