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BX55 XLG

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,337 mi
Last recorded98,337 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XLG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,337 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 95,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,805 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 94,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,938 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,938 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,470 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,442 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,598 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,598 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top centre (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen damaged centre top

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,042 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,042 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working LLB501 & wiring repair (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,956 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaps slightly on full lock (2.2.C.1c)

slight play felt in front droplinks and top strut mountings (both sides)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

component loose in osf footwell above throttle

Fail 21 Oct 2014 70,264 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

component loose in osf footwell above throttle

tail gate release inop from key (but secure)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,781 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 60,781 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,094 miles

front discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,157 miles

both front tyres cracked

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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BX55 XLG is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,801 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 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 XLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX55 XLG is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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