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BC05 JAU

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JAU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,352 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 77,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Rear Rear indicator bulbs slightly dis coloured

Pass 27 May 2022 74,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 71,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,868 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 69,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,479 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 67,479 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,736 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,864 miles

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

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

Sump pan corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 59,864 miles

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

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

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

Sump pan corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,211 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 51,796 miles

Nearside Rear 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 tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2011 46,173 miles

inner front discs corroeded on inner surface

Fail 28 May 2011 46,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

inner front discs corroeded on inner surface

Pass 29 May 2010 40,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,441 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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BC05 JAU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC05 JAU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 7 June 2005.

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