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BK55 OEB

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,945 mi
Last recorded41,945 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OEB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

sump rusty

undercarrage covered in plastic fantastic so difficult to make full inspection

various brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,840 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

undercarrage mostly covered in plastic fantastic so difficult to carry out full inspection

various brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 29 Aug 2011 41,682 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

undercarrage mostly covered in plastic fantastic so difficult to carry out full inspection

various brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 15 Sep 2010 33,673 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,908 miles

AIR CON belt missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,588 miles

one nearside rear bumper bolt loose

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BK55 OEB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK55 OEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BK55 OEB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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