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NH05 EFL

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,529 mi
Last recorded60,529 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 EFL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged

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

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

front and rear suspension corroded in areas

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,165 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,802 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 56,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 54,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 54,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,843 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISHED

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,982 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 33,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,617 miles

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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NH05 EFL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NH05 EFL, 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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What year was NH05 EFL registered?

NH05 EFL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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