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BV05 GSZ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,340 mi
Last recorded130,340 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 130,340 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 118,616 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect signs of leak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 118,616 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect signs of leak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 114,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,546 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 114,546 miles

Central Front Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2016 105,966 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 105,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,642 miles

two leds not working centre stop lamp

Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,642 miles

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

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

two leds not working centre stop lamp

Pass 10 May 2012 79,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 69,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,664 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 58,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,171 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,257 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 GSZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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