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BU05 RUC

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,781 mi
Last recorded54,781 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
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 RUC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,781 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,449 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,449 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,000 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,142 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,519 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 RUC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

BU05 RUC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 RUC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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