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BK05 BCO

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BCO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 85,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 81,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre thorn stuck in sidewall ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,612 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,742 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 70,741 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,245 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 68,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,374 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 64,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 60,346 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 50,765 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 41,237 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2011 24,298 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2010 15,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 3,896 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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BK05 BCO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK05 BCO, 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 BK05 BCO registered?

BK05 BCO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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