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YJ05 JYA

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,099 mi
Last recorded81,099 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 JYA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,099 miles

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

n/s/f ball joint dust cover damege

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,006 miles

n/s front slight wheel bearing play

n/s front slight wheel bearing play.

n/s rear tyre just above legal limit.

o/s front tyre just above legal limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,006 miles

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

accident damage to offside front

air bag light on

both air bags deployed

slight play lower steering column bush

undertrays fitted to underside of car full length

Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

accident damage to offside front

air bag light on

both air bags deployed

slight play lower steering column bush

undertrays fitted to underside of car full length

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,557 miles

Tread on front tyres starting to crack

Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Tread on front tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,935 miles

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

front tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,708 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,308 miles

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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YJ05 JYA is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ05 JYA, 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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YJ05 JYA is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 17 March 2005.

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