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BN05 TWM

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,856 mi
Last recorded68,856 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TWM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,856 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some areas and components

Fail 18 Aug 2018 68,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some areas and components

Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml remains on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Aug 2017 64,327 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml remains on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,961 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Aug 2016 58,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of floor (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,647 miles

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

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear of floor

Fail 21 Aug 2015 53,647 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear of floor

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,706 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes some corrosion at rear of floor

Fail 2 Aug 2014 47,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes some corrosion at rear of floor

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,178 miles

rear tyres some cracks on sidewalls ,cords not visible ,slight wear on outer edges of tread areas

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes at front and rear of car

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,674 miles

front brake discs some corrosion on faces

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,750 miles

some corrsion around edge of face nearside front brake disc

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,872 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,232 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 26,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,299 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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BN05 TWM is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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 BN05 TWM, 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 BN05 TWM registered?

BN05 TWM is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 March 2005.

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