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BIG 4001

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,028 mi
Last recorded66,028 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4001
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 64,520 miles

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,263 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2023 61,717 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 69,686 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,183 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2020 56,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,489 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 53,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 53,051 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 47,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,594 miles

aditional stop lamp inop could be disconnected due to other lamp being fitted on luggage rack

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,974 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brakes grabbing slightly and o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,067 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brakes grabbing slightly and o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,410 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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BIG 4001 is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BIG 4001, 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 BIG 4001 registered?

BIG 4001 is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 8 April 2005.

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