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BG05 CXY

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,602 mi
Last recorded80,602 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CXY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,602 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 80,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,356 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,354 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 80,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,131 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front wheel slightly damaged to bead rim

offside rear tryre worn on egdes

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front wheel slightly damaged to bead rim

offside rear tryre worn on egdes

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,344 miles

Please note corrison and wear showing to inner faces on disc,s

Please note o/s/f head light is slight ly duller than n/s but patton ok

Please note o/s/f tyre close to markers

Please note slight dentsion to plates but legable

Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Please note both front sring have been replaced n/s/f the braket that holds the abs wire has been hanging this needs refiting

Please note corrison and wear showing to inner faces on disc,s

Please note o/s/f head light is slight ly duller than n/s but patton ok

Please note o/s/f tyre close to markers

Please note slight dentsion to plates but legable

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,740 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 41,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,521 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 35,321 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 22,100 miles

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 CXY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CXY, 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 CXY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 6 May 2005.

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