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WF55 WAJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,935 mi
Last recorded34,935 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 WAJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 34,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 34,089 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 34,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,889 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 30,889 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,420 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 25,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 23,733 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 23,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 22,208 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,505 miles

both front hubs and shocks and springs severe corrosion

rear sub frame and engine sump corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,390 miles

surface corrosion starting to form on front coil springs

Fail 17 Nov 2014 19,390 miles

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

surface corrosion starting to form on front coil springs

Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,567 miles

rear shocks poor

sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,091 miles

front suspension arm bushes rusty and starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Nov 2012 16,963 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,529 miles

front discs poor inner edge

sump rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,313 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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WF55 WAJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF55 WAJ, 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 WF55 WAJ registered?

WF55 WAJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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