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YA05 BBJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,176 mi
Last recorded29,176 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BBJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 29,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 27,314 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2023 24,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 24,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,684 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,971 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,124 miles

tyres cracking to tread/sidewall all round

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,384 miles

all four tyres cracking to tread/sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 12,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,516 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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YA05 BBJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA05 BBJ, 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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What year was YA05 BBJ registered?

YA05 BBJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YA05 BBJ safe to buy?

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