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BP05 VAX

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,304 mi
Last recorded57,304 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,304 miles

all brake ferruels corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rubbing shock absorber (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2017 57,090 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 57,090 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,615 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2015 55,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,802 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,802 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,302 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,973 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 23,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,692 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
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BP05 VAX 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 VAX, 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 BP05 VAX registered?

BP05 VAX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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