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BP05 SOJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,530 mi
Last recorded97,530 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 SOJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,530 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 85,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,141 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,678 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 42,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,695 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,695 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,474 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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BP05 SOJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP05 SOJ, 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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BP05 SOJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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