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BT55 NZH

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,530 mi
Last recorded123,530 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 123,530 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 123,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 123,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,009 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 109,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,499 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,433 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 91,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2013 83,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,590 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 60,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,811 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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BT55 NZH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT55 NZH, 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 BT55 NZH registered?

BT55 NZH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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