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BD05 NJX

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,747 mi
Last recorded51,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NJX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,914 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,936 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,915 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,727 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 35,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,109 miles

nearside headlamp lens damaged not affecting aim

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,745 miles

front discs worn boarder line pass

rear tyres on limit side wals perrished

Fail 8 Dec 2008 21,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc pads worn boarder line pass

front discs worn boarder line pass

rear tyres on limit side wals perrished

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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BD05 NJX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD05 NJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BD05 NJX registered?

BD05 NJX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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