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CV55 BBZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,256 mi
Last recorded33,256 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 33,256 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 31,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,411 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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CV55 BBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV55 BBZ, 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 CV55 BBZ registered?

CV55 BBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is CV55 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV55 BBZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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