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BU05 ECC

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

67,753 mi
Last recorded67,753 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ECC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,753 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 67,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,882 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,703 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 33,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,138 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 32,138 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements didgets incomplete (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,038 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 29,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 27,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,338 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 24,575 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,575 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,924 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 22,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,407 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 21,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,017 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,197 miles

2x nail in off side front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2009 16,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2x nail in off side front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2008 11,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,216 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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BU05 ECC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BU05 ECC, 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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BU05 ECC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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