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BD05 MUB

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,847 mi
Last recorded22,847 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MUB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 22,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 22,811 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Axle and associated components have paint loss and rust in areas

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axle have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes starting to delaminate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides have loss of paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 22,811 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Axle and associated components have paint loss and rust in areas

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axle have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes starting to delaminate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides have loss of paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 22,273 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 22,273 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,298 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 19,162 miles

Front slight play in both struts

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 17,784 miles

Front slight play in both struts

Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 16,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 16,289 miles

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,251 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber weeping.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 10,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,952 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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BD05 MUB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD05 MUB, 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 BD05 MUB registered?

BD05 MUB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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