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BV51 OGS

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,290 mi
Last recorded66,290 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 OGS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 66,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 65,594 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,588 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,523 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 64,523 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,754 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,754 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 48,597 miles

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

n/s/rear drive shaft outer c.v boot worn

Fail 19 May 2014 48,596 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s/rear drive shaft outer c.v boot worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,097 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,111 miles

exhaust system is showing signs of age

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,476 miles

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,602 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres cracked on tread but not revealing ply or cords

Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres cracked on tread but not revealing ply or cords

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,814 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,704 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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BV51 OGS is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 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 BV51 OGS, 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 25 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 BV51 OGS registered?

BV51 OGS is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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