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BL05 XCH

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XCH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 108,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside approx 3mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 90,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,235 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 165/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

engine stabilizer worn

Fail 16 Aug 2021 87,219 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 79,317 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 79,317 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 74,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 69,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

oil round sump no leaks detected

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2017 69,411 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

oil round sump no leaks detected

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2016 64,032 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,528 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,563 miles

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

no lock o/s handbrake

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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BL05 XCH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL05 XCH, 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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BL05 XCH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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