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BV05 VOB

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both drive shafts leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2024 63,212 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 54,076 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 54,048 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Badly In Tread And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 53,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Badly In Tread And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 45,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,952 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre(close to edge)

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,896 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 40,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,871 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,852 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,417 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,086 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,121 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,416 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 18,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,769 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,769 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner side

slight oil leak at filter

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 VOB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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