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BV05 GUK

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,833 mi
Last recorded56,833 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,833 miles

Under covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,194 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 80 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,299 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 32,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,108 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,104 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 17,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GUK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GUK, 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 BV05 GUK registered?

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

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