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BU05 EBZ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 EBZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front stab links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019

3/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

4/ o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded

5/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2018

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

near side and off side rear brake pipe becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,789 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

3. Hand brake travel on limits.

4. Under covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

3. Hand brake travel on limits.

4. Under covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,850 miles

1/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

2/ o/s dip beam image becoming poor

3/ slight play in o/s track rod end

4/ o/s front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 43,837 miles

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

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

1/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

2/ o/s dip beam image becoming poor

3/ slight play in o/s track rod end

4/ o/s front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,887 miles

1.under body shields fittedat time of test 2.front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Fail 6 Jun 2015 42,843 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1.under body shields fittedat time of test 2.front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Pass 3 May 2014 40,182 miles

1.off side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded 2.under body shields fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2013 37,414 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 37,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 34,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,480 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R tyres starting to crack.

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 32,480 miles

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

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

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

All tyres starting to crack.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 27,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,142 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,759 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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BU05 EBZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 EBZ, 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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BU05 EBZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 13 May 2005.

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