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BU05 GZA

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 GZA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,513 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,158 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,982 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,982 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,493 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 50,493 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs scored

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,082 miles

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)

one light out of 5 not working on centre brake light

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,461 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 29,548 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,490 miles

o/s/rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,633 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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BU05 GZA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 GZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 GZA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 July 2005.

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