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BV55 YCO

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,991 mi
Last recorded68,991 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YCO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 68,951 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 66,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 56,471 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 56,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamp inoprtive

Pass 10 Apr 2021 55,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 55,469 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 54,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 53,424 miles

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,801 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,532 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,481 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 35,555 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,838 miles

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

Front and rear tyres outer walls to tread pattern cracking slightly

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,471 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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BV55 YCO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV55 YCO, 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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BV55 YCO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2005.

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