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YA05 BCK

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BCK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front play in stanchon of shock absourber

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front play in stanchon of shock absourber

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2024 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front play in stanchon of shock absourber

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front play in stanchon of shock absourber

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 83,563 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,416 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 74,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 66,418 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit 185/55/15

Pass 8 May 2014 58,716 miles

slight wear detected in n/s front steering joints

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,617 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,427 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED/DETEORATED,CRACKED

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 23,402 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

all tyres badly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,402 miles

all tyres badly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,187 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 BCK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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