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BT05 CXM

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,094 mi
Last recorded68,094 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CXM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2016 68,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,559 miles

advise front discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

advise rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise front discs corroded

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

advise rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,911 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,139 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,867 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 47,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,616 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BT05 CXM is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BT05 CXM, 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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BT05 CXM is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 June 2005.

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