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YC05 PNX

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,297 mi
Last recorded115,297 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PNX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,297 miles

both front track rod end boots cracking

both rear indicators are fading to nearly white

Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 112,595 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 112,593 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,769 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak Gearbox output seal ()

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak Gearbox output seal ()

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has corrosion

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has corrosion

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,824 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2014 73,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,413 miles

INNER FACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 57,413 miles

INNER FACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front discs worn and pitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills and under vehicle due to covers being fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,074 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle ,plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,434 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 36,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,056 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perrished

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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YC05 PNX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC05 PNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC05 PNX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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