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BU05 OZG

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,465 mi
Last recorded61,465 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 61,465 miles

both front shocks corroding

brake pipes rusty/corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2025 61,289 miles

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

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

both front shockers corroding

brake pipes rusty/corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,661 miles

both front shockers corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2023 60,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 60,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 56,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 56,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 53,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,065 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 46,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,046 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 43,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,545 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BU05 OZG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 OZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU05 OZG registered?

BU05 OZG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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