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B2 CJH

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,907 mi
Last recorded66,907 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CJH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,907 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective and engine mounting ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 66,834 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm half of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective and engine mounting ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,500 miles

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

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

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

both head lamps faded

n/s/r lamp slight damaged

various steering / suspension components inc subframe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,644 miles

both front tyres showing inner edge wear

headlamps tainted & images poor

n/s/r light unit has slight damage

underbody shielding preventing visual inspection of all components

various steering/suspension components inc subframes showing corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2022 59,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres showing inner edge wear 145/65/15t

headlamps tainted & images poor

n/s/r light unit has slight damage

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit 175/55/15v

underbody shielding preventing full visual inspection of all components

various steering/suspension components showing corrosion inc subframe

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,508 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

both headlamps tainted/images just mot legal

n/s/s light unit slight damage noted

underbody inspection preventing visual inspection of all underside of vehicle

various steering,brake & suspension components inc subframes showing corrossion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,783 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread 175/55/15v

under body shielding preventing visual inspection of all components

various steering,suspension & brake components showing corrossion

Fail 7 Sep 2020 54,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

areas of chassis showing corrossion

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread 175/55/15v

under body shielding preventing visual inspection of all components

various steering,suspension & brake components showing corrossion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,049 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front discs showing corrossion

slight play noted in front roll bar system

various suspension components showing corrossion

Fail 3 Apr 2019 51,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front discs showing corrossion

slight play noted in front roll bar system

various suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,908 miles

slight judder noted on rear brakes

slight tainting on both headlamps

underbody shielding preventing full inspection of all components/chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,315 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACE/HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY NOTED ON O/S/F STEERING SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,255 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,820 miles

175/55/15 rear tyre size

Advise both front tyres on wear bars

Advise o/s/r tyre near to wear bars

Front tyre size 145/65/15

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,533 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 40,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,665 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 29,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,325 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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B2 CJH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B2 CJH, 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 B2 CJH registered?

B2 CJH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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