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NX05 HMA

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,970 mi
Last recorded54,970 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 HMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 54,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2026 54,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2026 54,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2025 53,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ridid brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.69mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked - possible distortion starting - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 52,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2021 49,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All ridged metal brake pipes coated and corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Ridged Brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.06mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,855 miles

All rigid brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,327 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 44,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 42,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,497 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,369 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 33,369 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,380 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 30,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,469 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate partly insecure.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,830 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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NX05 HMA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HMA, 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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NX05 HMA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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