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BG54 SSX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 SSX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,702 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

chassis covers fitted and are prventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis covers fitted and not allowing a full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,139 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 43,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,856 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,856 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,721 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 37,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,445 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 33,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 31,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,345 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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BG54 SSX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG54 SSX, 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 BG54 SSX registered?

BG54 SSX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 20 January 2005.

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The MOT history for BG54 SSX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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