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BU05 GZC

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,942 mi
Last recorded21,942 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 21,942 miles

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 1 May 2025 21,928 miles

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2024 21,671 miles

Vehicle Under-Sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 20,933 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 May 2021 20,772 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,523 miles

front tyres have cracks between treads

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,351 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,315 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake service

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,803 miles

under tray fitted cant see components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 11,846 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 8,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,734 miles

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 GZC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZC, 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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What year was BU05 GZC registered?

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

Is BU05 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 GZC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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