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BD05 MVE

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MVE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,126 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 92,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,575 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel slight bindig on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,177 miles

window screen wipers will not turn off

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,336 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,726 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,728 miles

front brake pads 60/70% worn

o/s/r/ tyre 3.5mm

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 MVE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MVE, 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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BD05 MVE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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