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BF05 HVX

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,338 mi
Last recorded19,338 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HVX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 19,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 19,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 19,305 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,286 miles

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

OSF NSR OSR coil springs corroded

engine oil sump corroded

All tyres over 10 years old

Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,199 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,132 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,989 miles

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

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to split, but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 18,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to split, but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,714 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

n/s/f , o/s/f & o/s/r tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,891 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sidewalls cracking slightly on front tyres & o/s/r

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,135 miles

front brake disc's slightly rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,028 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,489 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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BF05 HVX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 HVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF05 HVX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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