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BF07 VBJ

2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A44,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 VBJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 68,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 52,829 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring snapped (3.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,176 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,376 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,686 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,861
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 24
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BF07 VBJ is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 44,772 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 Roadster Finale Edition A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF07 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF07 VBJ registered?

BF07 VBJ is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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