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BV05 GRU

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GRU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,919 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,563 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 22,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 22,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,381 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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BV05 GRU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV05 GRU, 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 BV05 GRU registered?

BV05 GRU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BV05 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 GRU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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