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BX55 VXY

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,658 mi
Last recorded130,658 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 130,658 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,315 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 57,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,042 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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BX55 VXY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BX55 VXY, 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 BX55 VXY registered?

BX55 VXY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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