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BF05 OHP

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,483 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,458 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 86,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,902 miles

ADVISE FUEL CAP SEALING RING IN CAP CRACKING

ADVISE NOTE. NEARSIDE PLASTIC SILL COVER IS DAMAGED AND SPLIT ON THE BOTTOM

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE , BOTH REAR SHOCKERS THE BOTTOM RUBBERS ARE STARTING TO SEPERATE AND ARE WORN BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THEM AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE FUEL CAP SEALING RING IN CAP CRACKING

ADVISE NOTE. NEARSIDE PLASTIC SILL COVER IS DAMAGED AND SPLIT ON THE BOTTOM

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE , BOTH REAR SHOCKERS THE BOTTOM RUBBERS ARE STARTING TO SEPERATE AND ARE WORN BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THEM AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,494 miles

ADVISE A SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE OF 15% WAS RECORDED WHEN BOTH FRONT SERVICE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED ,

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS, ARE LIPPED ON EDGES OF DISCS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS , INNER PADS LOOK TO BE STARTING TO GET LOW

ADVISE NOTE. FULL UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS FITTED ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE

ADVISE OFFSIDE INNER DIFF SEAL IS STARTING TO LEAK VERY SLIGHTLY

Fail 7 Dec 2009 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

ADVISE A SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE OF 15% WAS RECORDED WHEN BOTH FRONT SERVICE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED ,

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS, ARE LIPPED ON EDGES OF DISCS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS , INNER PADS LOOK TO BE STARTING TO GET LOW

ADVISE NOTE. FULL UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS FITTED ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE

ADVISE OFFSIDE INNER DIFF SEAL IS STARTING TO LEAK VERY SLIGHTLY

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,266 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,711 miles

Oil leak

full under body protection trim fitted- reducing full inspection

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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BF05 OHP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF05 OHP, 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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BF05 OHP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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