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BG05 CDV

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CDV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,986 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,075 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,634 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 80,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front nearside tyre and front offside tyre, are starting to wear un-evenly on the inner tread areas (stepping )

advise front windscreen on the nearside is marked close to the top and outside the swept area zone b

advise rear nearside tyre centre tread area is comming onto the tread wear marker blocks 4mm

fuel cap seal is starting to crack

slight movement in the front nearside top shocker mounting

slightly low reading recorded from the rear nearside parking brake

Pass 21 May 2011 80,266 miles

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

advise front nearside tyre and front offside tyre, are starting to wear un-evenly on the inner tread areas (stepping )

advise front windscreen on the nearside is marked close to the top and outside the swept area zone b

advise rear nearside tyre centre tread area is comming onto the tread wear marker blocks 4mm

fuel cap seal is starting to crack

slight movement in the front nearside top shocker mounting

slightly low reading recorded from the rear nearside parking brake

Pass 1 May 2010 63,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front windscreen marked on outer swipe area

Pass 18 May 2009 48,106 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 48,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 May 2008 29,677 miles

off side front brake stiff

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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BG05 CDV is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG05 CDV, 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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BG05 CDV is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 April 2005.

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