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BL05 OTG

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,129 mi
Last recorded35,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 32,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,876 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,510 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 24,503 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,172 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 20,796 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,771 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,618 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,541 miles

Deterioration to front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,688 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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BL05 OTG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL05 OTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 OTG registered?

BL05 OTG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is BL05 OTG safe to buy?

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