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BN05 UNU

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 94,443 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,121 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,583 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 81,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 81,616 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall and tread perished and splitting - STRONG ADVICE

front suspension arms / rear subframe / oil sump pan - corroding

nearside and offside rear inner wheel rims slight distortion

Fail 15 May 2018 80,104 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wall and tread perished and splitting - STRONG ADVICE

front suspension arms / rear subframe / oil sump pan - corroding

nearside and offside rear inner wheel rims slight distortion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,314 miles

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

alternator casing split

Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,314 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

alternator casing split

Pass 31 May 2013 74,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 72,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,323 miles

both rear wheels damaged slightly

windscreen chipped outside swept zone

Fail 4 May 2011 71,323 miles

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

both rear wheels damaged slightly

windscreen chipped outside swept zone

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,361 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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BN05 UNU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN05 UNU, 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 BN05 UNU registered?

BN05 UNU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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