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BD55 FNX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,827 mi
Last recorded80,827 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FNX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 80,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2026 80,764 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant hose clip damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,551 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,395 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion forming on front metal brake pipes & some been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front front suspension corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when turned / spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes & some been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes plus engine mount bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension corroded

corrosion forming under side of car

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,227 miles

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

Central Engine mount deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Engine mount deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 75,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,302 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

noise off offside front brake but not affecting brake readings

Fail 31 Jan 2013 74,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

noise off offside front brake but not affecting brake readings

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,866 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,864 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,776 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BD55 FNX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD55 FNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BD55 FNX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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