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SA55 NYH

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,901 mi
Last recorded98,901 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 NYH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 98,707 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 98,707 miles

Central Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,106 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,106 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,840 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F lower lamp cracked

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,840 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F lower lamp cracked

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,479 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,739 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,029 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,527 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding slightly (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,688 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,903 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,363 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)

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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SA55 NYH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA55 NYH, 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 SA55 NYH registered?

SA55 NYH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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