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BX05 WRE

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
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

RegistrationBX05 WRE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,180 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,793 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded and lower bushes perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 27,840 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 27,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side-walls perishing

Offside Rear Tyre side-walls perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,713 miles

both rear inner and outer tyre sidewall has crack

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,871 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 20,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,386 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 19,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 16,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,352 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,572 miles

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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BX05 WRE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 WRE, 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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BX05 WRE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 March 2005.

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