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BL05 PTX

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,112 mi
Last recorded56,112 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,112 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,860 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,490 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,166 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)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r inner wheel rim dented

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,070 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 26,108 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL05 PTX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL05 PTX, 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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What year was BL05 PTX registered?

BL05 PTX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is BL05 PTX safe to buy?

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