MOT Status
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75,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres cracking
Front discs condition poor
Oil leak
Underside components corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front tyres cracking
Front discs condition poor
Oil leak
Underside components corroded
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
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SK05 BXS is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 SK05 BXS, 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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SK05 BXS is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 3 March 2005.
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