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YA05 TDX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 TDX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 85,797 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

noise from nearside front brake

undertrays fitted

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inside edges

plastic covers over floors and engine

slight knock on offside front suspension no play in joints

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,885 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 80,885 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 2 (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,587 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,587 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre has a small cut on inner wall

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,970 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front tyre wall cut

Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front tyre wall cut

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,378 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,036 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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YA05 TDX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA05 TDX, 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 YA05 TDX registered?

YA05 TDX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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