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BG55 TFY

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,818 mi
Last recorded194,818 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TFY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 194,818 miles

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 194,792 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked across lower screen (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking hidden by under body covers (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 178,341 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 163,354 miles

Engine bay cover fitted

Outer sill cover's fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 148,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 139,943 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,177 miles

nsf indicator/fog light lens cracked

plastic outtter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 125,075 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nsf indicator/fog light lens cracked

plastic outtter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,706 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,750 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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BG55 TFY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 TFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 TFY registered?

BG55 TFY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 16 October 2005.

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