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BV05 GVY

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo49,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,133 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,133 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,242 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 56,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,941 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 47,930 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 41,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,260 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 37,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,318 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 32,318 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,232 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 27,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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BV05 GVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 49,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV05 GVY registered?

BV05 GVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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