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YJ05 NDV

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,457 mi
Last recorded67,457 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 NDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 67,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 63,336 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 63,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,400 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 40,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,550 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 36,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slghtly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,891 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slghtly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 30,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,702 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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YJ05 NDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ05 NDV, 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 YJ05 NDV registered?

YJ05 NDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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