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BG05 CEJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 49,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 48,958 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some light surface corrosion on both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,719 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,161 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 28 Apr 2021 48,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight cracking n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r parking brake cable deteriorating, attention soon.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,424 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perishing

Both rear shock absorbers, bottom bushes slightly separating

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

Slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,308 miles

Offside rear parkbrake cable split and rusting

Slight play in both front shock absorbers

both rear shock bottom bushes split

Fail 15 Mar 2013 41,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside rear parkbrake cable split and rusting

Slight play in both front shock absorbers

both rear shock bottom bushes split

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,305 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 29,554 miles

Front No. plate soon require replacement.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,554 miles

Front No. plate soon require replacement.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 29,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 CEJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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