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WJ05 XDL

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XDL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 104,516 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 104,516 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 96,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,124 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 96,122 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tow eye fitted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 93,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Signs of oil around front of engine

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad wearing low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,657 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,883 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,883 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 71,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,641 miles

oil leak

rear springs corroded

tested in the wet

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,123 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,028 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake disc rusty on inside face

Fail 17 Dec 2011 57,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake disc rusty on inside face

Pass 18 Dec 2010 53,642 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 53,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,661 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,330 miles

Oil leak

plastic under trays fitted making the checking of certain components difficult and some impossible.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 23,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

plastic under trays fitted making the checking of certain components difficult and some impossible.

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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WJ05 XDL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 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 Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ05 XDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ05 XDL registered?

WJ05 XDL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 March 2005.

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