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WU05 JWC

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 JWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,659 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 79,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,498 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 63,482 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,964 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,209 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

plastic covering sills and archs

water damage to rear no plate , boot area covered with carpet

Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

plastic covering sills and archs

water damage to rear no plate , boot area covered with carpet

Pass 27 May 2011 34,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to split

Pass 5 May 2009 23,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,134 miles

large plastic undertray fitted

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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WU05 JWC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WU05 JWC, 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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WU05 JWC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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