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WK05 BHZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

37,477 mi
Last recorded37,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 BHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 36,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 36,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 33,003 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,142 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,054 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,101 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 29,100 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 28,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,818 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 28,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 28,508 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 28,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed belt is also twisted (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,436 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,699 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE SUMP VERY CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 21,407 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,891 miles

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

nearside rear sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,735 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 16,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,671 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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WK05 BHZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 BHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK05 BHZ registered?

WK05 BHZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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