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BF05 ZCU

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZCU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 74,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear]. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear]. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 73,076 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear]. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear]. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 69,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 21 Oct 2017 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,755 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,619 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,540 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade smearing but still clearing screen

Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade smearing but still clearing screen

tread cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance 16%

handbrake lever has sideways movement

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,087 miles

All of underbody covered by belly plate

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

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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BF05 ZCU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Red 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 ZCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BF05 ZCU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 16 March 2005.

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