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EU05 GHV

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2019 69,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,921 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,892 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,848 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 49,848 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,807 miles

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

front discs and pads getting thin

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,153 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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EU05 GHV 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU05 GHV, 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 EU05 GHV registered?

EU05 GHV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EU05 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 GHV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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