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NX05 HLM

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,958 mi
Last recorded77,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 HLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 15 Sep 2014 75,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 66,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 59,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 53,398 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,801 miles

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

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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NX05 HLM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NX05 HLM, 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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What year was NX05 HLM registered?

NX05 HLM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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