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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general surface corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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