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G13 JKP

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 JKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 52,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,364 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,360 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 51,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,763 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,641 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 33,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,224 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,985 miles

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

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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G13 JKP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G13 JKP, 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 G13 JKP registered?

G13 JKP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is G13 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 JKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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