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YA05 BCU

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,826 mi
Last recorded107,826 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BCU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,826 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 107,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,625 miles

Central Rear Oil leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on the ramp turn plates (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' where the wiper has been scratching the glass (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe is rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on the ramp turn plates (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 105,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Oil leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on the ramp turn plates (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' where the wiper has been scratching the glass (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe is rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on the ramp turn plates (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,937 miles

Scratch across windscreen

Wiper motor quite noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Scratch across windscreen

Wiper motor quite noisy

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,314 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 77,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,428 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 67,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,773 miles

both front tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,520 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 13,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,381 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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YA05 BCU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA05 BCU, 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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YA05 BCU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 June 2005.

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