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BG05 CFN

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,265 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,055 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,390 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP IS CORRODED

Fail 21 Aug 2019 72,390 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP IS CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps GLB-501 BULB WAS FITTED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,168 miles

both front shockers have light misting of oil

both wipers slightly smearing screen

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,797 miles

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

inner face of front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,328 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,334 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,334 miles

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

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 6 May 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,638 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 15,637 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CFN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG05 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

BG05 CFN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 26 April 2005.

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