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BV55 YAU

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,118 mi
Last recorded12,118 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 12,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 11,298 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 11,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013
Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,780 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 71,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008

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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BV55 YAU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV55 YAU, 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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What year was BV55 YAU registered?

BV55 YAU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is BV55 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 YAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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