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BT55 FLR

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FLR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,940 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 54,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2013 44,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,734 miles

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2010 18,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

off side front tyre low on inner edge

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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BT55 FLR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT55 FLR, 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 BT55 FLR registered?

BT55 FLR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is BT55 FLR safe to buy?

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