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BG05 CXL

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,044 mi
Last recorded77,044 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,888 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 69,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 65,745 miles

unable to enter mileage (65745) fault on system

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,150 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 58,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,877 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,210 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 52,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 46,393 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,582 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,908 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres showing age cracks on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,114 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracked at outer sidewall-no visible cords

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,509 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack/perish

fuel cap seal starting to crack

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear shocks lower bushes debonded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,936 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,627 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BG05 CXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 CXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG05 CXL registered?

BG05 CXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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