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BD05 YOL

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YOL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,355 miles

Offside Front drop link lower boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front shock lower bush worn

both front metal brake pipes corroding

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2018 104,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock lower bush worn

both front metal brake pipes corroding

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,865 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 102,384 miles

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Front tyres both slightly perished

Inner sills corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Sill kit fitted

Slight play in front top strut mounts

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 95,999 miles

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

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 91,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers will not stop when switched off

Fail 20 May 2013 91,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers will not stop when switched off

Pass 4 May 2012 82,722 miles

1 bulb out in high level sop light

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 82,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1 bulb out in high level sop light

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,848 miles

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,172 miles

n/s/r indicator faided

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f indicator faided

Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r indicator faided

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f indicator faided

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

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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BD05 YOL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD05 YOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BD05 YOL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 28 June 2005.

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