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BT55 LDV

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,425 mi
Last recorded80,425 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LDV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 80,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

smell of petrol but no leak detected

Pass 25 May 2017 74,568 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 123,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all indicators slightly discoloured

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s interior door handle sticky, still operates correctly at present

rear brake pipes corroded but not quite to excess

rear fog lamp slightly dim

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all indicators slightly discoloured

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s interior door handle sticky, still operates correctly at present

rear brake pipes corroded but not quite to excess

rear fog lamp slightly dim

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,696 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 95,196 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inside edges

fuel cap seal perished slightly

metal brake pipe front to rear at rear starting to corrode

osr indicator bulb faded slightly

osr tyre on legal limit

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 25 May 2011 95,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit on inside edges

fuel cap seal perished slightly

metal brake pipe front to rear at rear starting to corrode

osr indicator bulb faded slightly

osr tyre on legal limit

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 May 2010 74,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,606 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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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BT55 LDV is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT55 LDV, 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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BT55 LDV is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 25 November 2005.

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