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FY05 BWN

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,180 mi
Last recorded104,180 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BWN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 104,180 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 103,311 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,736 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 99,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 78,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,154 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,154 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,891 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,678 miles

both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes starting to unbond may need attention soon

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joint may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

unable to chec k underside of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes starting to unbond may need attention soon

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joint may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

unable to chec k underside of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,966 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres heavy age cracking close to limit

free play in parking brake

front discs scored

suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres heavy age cracking close to limit

free play in parking brake

front discs scored

suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,970 miles

All four tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 22 Jan 2009
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,329 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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FY05 BWN 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 66.7%.

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

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 FY05 BWN, 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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FY05 BWN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 March 2005.

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