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BK05 WBV

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,651 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,274 miles

rear bumper at bottom loose

Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

bottom of rear bumper loose

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 71,215 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 60,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,377 miles

has tinted windows

Fail 23 Jul 2014 49,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

has tinted windows

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front side windows tinted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front side windows tinted

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,646 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front side windows tinted

Pass 13 May 2011 39,847 miles

air bag light on

side windows tinted

Pass 14 May 2010 30,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,343 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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BK05 WBV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK05 WBV, 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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BK05 WBV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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