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BG05 CFK

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,643 miles

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

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

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 65,005 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 65,005 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,816 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 56,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 56,795 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,447 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 52,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 50,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,681 miles

both front discs rusted and pitted

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

petrol cap seal perished

under tray pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 41,519 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 41,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,882 miles

osf tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2013 40,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,519 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,532 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 37,532 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,009 miles

Offside front door difficult to open from inside

Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,635 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,635 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,575 miles

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

reduced effort n/s/r brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2008 29,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BG05 CFK is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CFK, 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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What year was BG05 CFK registered?

BG05 CFK is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 April 2005.

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