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BN05 YOW

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,423 mi
Last recorded56,423 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YOW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 56,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,406 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 56,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers inoperative (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,940 miles

complete floor undertray fitted unable to fully check condition of floors

inner wing covers fitted unable to check condition of inner wings

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

Fail 31 May 2016 53,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

complete floor undertray fitted unable to fully check condition of floors

inner wing covers fitted unable to check condition of inner wings

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 49,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,561 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,561 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 47,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 47,551 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2012 47,487 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 47,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,716 miles

Both front tyres are just starting to perish on the outer edges !

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,712 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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BN05 YOW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN05 YOW, 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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BN05 YOW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 13 April 2005.

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