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BG05 NGO

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,156 mi
Last recorded83,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NGO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,156 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 83,151 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 82,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,185 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 70,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing washer missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,689 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 57,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,785 miles

front wipers are worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,409 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,386 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 40,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,847 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,249 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,851 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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BG05 NGO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 NGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 NGO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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