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BL54 OJB

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OJB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

One segment hi level stop light

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

One segment hi level stop light

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,079 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 76,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,781 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 51,509 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 51,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,276 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 35,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,333 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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BL54 OJB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 BL54 OJB, 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 BL54 OJB registered?

BL54 OJB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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