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BK05 BFY

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Lpg 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

225,288 mi
Last recorded225,288 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 225,288 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 225,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed probe not correctly fittig into exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 250,637 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 250,627 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 246,185 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 246,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No patterns from both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 150,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 150,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 123,281 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 123,281 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,628 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 107,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 104,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 104,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 99,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,677 miles

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)

very slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 92,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 142,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,727 miles

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

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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BK05 BFY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK05 BFY, 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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BK05 BFY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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