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JB54 BUS

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,001 mi
Last recorded61,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB54 BUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,001 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side spring & both side brake pipe corroded

nearside wings slight crack

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 May 2020 60,231 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside wings slight crack

Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,093 miles

Nail in tyre x2 NSR (tyre pressure was down to 10 PSI!) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under floor panels damaged, rear bumper is loose

Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,093 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in tyre x2 NSR (tyre pressure was down to 10 PSI!) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under floor panels damaged, rear bumper is loose

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,581 miles

Both front disc slightly lipped

Both front pads are 90% worn

Offside front tyre badly perished and cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,773 miles

Both front tyres perished and cut on the outer area

Fail 28 Jan 2015 44,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish on the outer area

Offside front tyre starting to perish on the outer area

Pass 31 Dec 2013 40,706 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 37,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 37,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,740 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,116 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 31,116 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,364 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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JB54 BUS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JB54 BUS, 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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JB54 BUS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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