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BG05 HRL

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,743 mi
Last recorded58,743 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HRL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 55,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 55,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 51,688 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both headlights (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 48,271 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 48,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,496 miles

Gearbox mounting defective centre front ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded not seated properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 47,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective centre front ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded not seated properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,158 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 46,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre little out of shape

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,996 miles

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,514 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,305 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 29,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,219 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,961 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,444 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BG05 HRL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,039 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 (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 HRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 HRL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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