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BX05 WRA

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,912 mi
Last recorded118,912 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WRA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,912 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,459 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 113,453 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,506 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 107,506 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,988 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,959 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,665 miles

n/s wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 48,665 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,298 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 41,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 32,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 45,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BX05 WRA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX05 WRA, 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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BX05 WRA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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