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BT05 CXJ

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CXJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,458 miles

front inner brake pads on limit

slight play in both front shockers

Fail 13 Jun 2017 55,456 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front inner brake pads on limit

slight play in both front shockers

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 9 Jun 2016 53,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2015 48,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 44,644 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 39,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 39,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 34,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,033 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes slightley worn

Pass 18 May 2010 25,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 25,070 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,574 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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BT05 CXJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 CXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT05 CXJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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