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FY05 BXA

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,328 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 52,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 51,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 49,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 48,774 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,918 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 20 May 2014 45,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 43,767 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 40,465 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 40,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,354 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 37,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2008 34,045 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
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FY05 BXA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FY05 BXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 BXA registered?

FY05 BXA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FY05 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 BXA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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