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BV05 NWL

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,092 mi
Last recorded54,092 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,092 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 54,025 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 52,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,746 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 50,745 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

turbo defective

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,327 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded, advise clean

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,990 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,219 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,281 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre perished no ply or cords showing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,281 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre perished no ply or cords showing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,522 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
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BV05 NWL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV05 NWL, 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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BV05 NWL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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