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SP05 NVF

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,511 mi
Last recorded59,511 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,511 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,397 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,621 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,952 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 54,503 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,195 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,893 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 41,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,558 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine sump badly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,479 miles

FRONT BUMPER SCRAPED AT R/H SIDE.

R/H/F INDICATOR GLASS CRACKED.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,186 miles

all tyres on vehicle tread cracked slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,134 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 12,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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SP05 NVF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP05 NVF, 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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SP05 NVF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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