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FL05 BZV

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,646 mi
Last recorded22,646 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 BZV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 22,646 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 22,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 21,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 19,214 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 16,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 14,498 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished-all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 11,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 7,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 6,367 miles

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

Front front tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 5,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 4,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 4,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have age related cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2014 4,230 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 4,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 2,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 2,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 1,771 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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FL05 BZV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FL05 BZV, 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 FL05 BZV registered?

FL05 BZV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FL05 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 BZV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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