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BG05 CWZ

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CWZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,912 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 83,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is close to wear indicators

Fail 17 Sep 2016 75,631 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre is close to wear indicators

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,396 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 54,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,047 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 23,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG05 CWZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 CWZ, 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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What year was BG05 CWZ registered?

BG05 CWZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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