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R12 BAK

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,525 mi
Last recorded53,525 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BAK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 53,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2024 48,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,230 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,736 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 39,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 37,707 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,128 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 35,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2015 27,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,810 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,006 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 15,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,707 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,811 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,419 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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R12 BAK is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R12 BAK, 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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R12 BAK is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 October 2005.

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