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BX05 WRD

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,440 mi
Last recorded95,440 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,367 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 93,356 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 93,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNT EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 91,028 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 88,444 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 88,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,946 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 86,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,085 miles

Rear Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 86,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened making noise (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,477 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,435 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,747 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 49,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,994 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,755 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,429 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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BX05 WRD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BX05 WRD, 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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BX05 WRD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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