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BG05 CDK

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,018 mi
Last recorded54,018 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CDK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,065 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 51,230 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 51,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 49,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture connection to wheel cylinder pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 49,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,519 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,969 miles

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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BG05 CDK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 CDK, 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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BG05 CDK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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