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BU05 ECJ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,348 mi
Last recorded111,348 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ECJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,434 miles

Fuel cap seal showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also wearing on the inner edges. Advise to check/adjust vehicle alignment (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen has slight damage to the top corner of the screen outside of the swept area. (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe in wheel well showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also wearing on the inner edges. Advise to check/adjust vehicle alignment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe secured above the rear sub frame (visible from the wheel well) showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail within it's center

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil sump pan in poor condition and showing signs of corrosion

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel cap seal showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also wearing on the inner edges. Advise to check/adjust vehicle alignment (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen has slight damage to the top corner of the screen outside of the swept area. (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe in wheel well showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also wearing on the inner edges. Advise to check/adjust vehicle alignment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe secured above the rear sub frame (visible from the wheel well) showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail within it's center

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil sump pan in poor condition and showing signs of corrosion

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,220 miles

front brake pads worn to excess

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,519 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,761 miles

vehicle fitted with undertray

Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,745 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle fitted with undertray

Pass 23 Dec 2011 50,961 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 50,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,085 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

fuel cap sealing washer starting to split

Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,079 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

fuel cap sealing washer starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,330 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,975 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BU05 ECJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU05 ECJ, 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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BU05 ECJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 April 2005.

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