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BV55 YCL

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YCL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,545 miles

Both front tyres loosing pressure through seating on rim

Both rear tyres showing age cracks to tread/sidewall

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades split on ends but clearing windscreen

Nail in OSR tyre

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

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

Temporary repair carried out to bumper, no sharp edges

Fail 31 Oct 2012 38,546 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres loosing pressure through seating on rim

Both rear tyres showing age cracks to tread/sidewall

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades split on ends but clearing windscreen

Nail in OSR tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks to o/s front and o/s/rear tyres

Fail 27 Oct 2011 35,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks to o/s front and o/s/rear tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks between treads o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

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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BV55 YCL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV55 YCL, 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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BV55 YCL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 23 September 2005.

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