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BF55 YDH

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YDH
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 118,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 118,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,948 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 117,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,934 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,574 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,681 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,437 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,370 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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BF55 YDH is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 YDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BF55 YDH is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2005.

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