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BX05 WVV

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 58,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 58,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,051 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 57,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 55,613 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,849 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,816 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 47,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 47,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,108 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,897 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,468 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 26,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,573 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,242 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 WVV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX05 WVV, 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 BX05 WVV registered?

BX05 WVV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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