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BX55 VXT

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VXT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 85,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,657 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,669 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,179 miles

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

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

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

rear footbrakes just in balance ns100k os140k

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,710 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,284 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 72,284 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,548 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,804 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,942 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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BX55 VXT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX55 VXT, 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 BX55 VXT registered?

BX55 VXT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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