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YF05 BVT

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,978 mi
Last recorded48,978 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 BVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 48,978 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 48,978 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both front inner disc facings corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 47,023 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 47,023 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 45,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 45,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not self park (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,444 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,192 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,421 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,904 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 27,904 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear indicators outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,137 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 25,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Advise damage to gearbox wiring.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,652 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF05 BVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF05 BVT, 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 YF05 BVT registered?

YF05 BVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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