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BL05 DYA

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 62,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 60,964 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,833 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 58,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,127 miles

nearside front and offside front disc slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,091 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 48,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,622 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 41,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,001 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 24,001 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,275 miles

n/s front disc corroded on inside face

Fail 17 Aug 2012 18,275 miles

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

front brake pads appear low on inside (visual check with wheel in place)

n/s front disc corroded on inside face

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,490 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 7,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL05 DYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL05 DYA, 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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BL05 DYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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