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BT05 CXG

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,517 mi
Last recorded122,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CXG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,012 miles

Both front bottom ball joint and track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside front spring has slight surface corrosion

Offside front and rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Under trays fitted from front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,581 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 117,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 112,821 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 99,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 99,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 86,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 78,985 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 68,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 52,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2008 28,512 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BT05 CXG is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT05 CXG, 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 BT05 CXG registered?

BT05 CXG is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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