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BL05 DXU

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,439 mi
Last recorded74,439 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DXU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,439 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,439 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,044 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,909 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,467 miles

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

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted under car making inspection of certain items impossible.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,181 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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BL05 DXU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 DXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL05 DXU registered?

BL05 DXU is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 June 2005.

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