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YF05 BVS

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 BVS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,285 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 69,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,149 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,330 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 54,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear most bush casing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hub carrier plate (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear most bush casing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hub carrier plate (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,657 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front hubs corroded

both rear tie bars corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,061 miles

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

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

handbrake has slight travel

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes steel casings corroded and split but does not have excessive movement

Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has slight travel

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes steel casings corroded and split but does not have excessive movement

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,251 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2012 33,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,431 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,230 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 22,230 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,473 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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YF05 BVS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF05 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF05 BVS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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