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YF05 BVU

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 106,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 100,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,775 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,775 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

service overdue by 1600 miles

Fail 28 May 2016 85,869 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

service overdue by 1600 miles

Fail 16 May 2015 76,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,387 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2013 66,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,915 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,991 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,735 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 22,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 22,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BVU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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