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BV55 YBN

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YBN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,231 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster fitting insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 70,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster fitting insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,489 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,454 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 66,454 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 62,674 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 62,674 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,831 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,831 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,460 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,929 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,975 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 37,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 37,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,060 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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BV55 YBN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver 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 BV55 YBN, 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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BV55 YBN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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