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BU05 ECA

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

119,407 mi
Last recorded119,407 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ECA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 119,407 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 119,123 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 119,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush sliding gland bush, also shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 119,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,074 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 117,072 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective o ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,473 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner bushes corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm outer bushes worn and pulling threw arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general surface corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 111,832 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general surface corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

long brake travel but still has reserve

Pass 30 May 2019 110,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body panels obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2019 110,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body panels obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,141 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working two segments in/op. (MORE THAN 50% WORKING) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working two segments in/op. (MORE THAN 50% WORKING) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and lubed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

one segment in/op on upper stop lamp

under body panels obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 106,157 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and lubed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

one segment in/op on upper stop lamp

under body panels obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,105 miles

Centre Rear Upper segment in lamp in/op

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under panels fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,105 miles

Centre Rear Upper segment in lamp in/op

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under panels fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,886 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 44,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,243 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 30,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BU05 ECA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BU05 ECA, 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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BU05 ECA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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