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DC05 BPX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,042 mi
Last recorded69,042 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,042 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 59,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN CENTRE AREA. NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 9 May 2011 55,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,598 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,188 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 53,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,556 miles

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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DC05 BPX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DC05 BPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC05 BPX registered?

DC05 BPX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is DC05 BPX safe to buy?

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