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BV05 GSY

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,891 mi
Last recorded40,891 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,749 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,768 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,713 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 12,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,574 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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BV05 GSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV05 GSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 GSY registered?

BV05 GSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 GSY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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