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BT05 UJE

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,679 mi
Last recorded40,679 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 40,679 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 40,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 40,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 40,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 40,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 40,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,447 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

slight play offside front top mount

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,462 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,984 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 37,984 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 17,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,521 miles

n/s/f spot light lense cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,379 miles

n/s/r wheel rim dented on inner side

Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,275 miles

n/s/f fog light damaged

n/s/r rim damaaged on inner side

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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BT05 UJE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT05 UJE, 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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BT05 UJE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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