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Y40 DAF

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,062 mi
Last recorded25,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 DAF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 24,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 24,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 24,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 23,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 23,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,971 miles

offside outer door sill trim panel missing

slight damage to offside front bumper area.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 22,971 miles

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

offside outer door sill trim panel missing

slight damage to offside front bumper area.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,609 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,963 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,421 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 21,421 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,145 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,122 miles

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre down to 3mm tread depth.

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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Y40 DAF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y40 DAF, 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 Y40 DAF registered?

Y40 DAF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is Y40 DAF safe to buy?

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