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BC05 HKO

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,205 mi
Last recorded60,205 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 60,204 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle as intended (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation build up on inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation build up on inside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear lower side light not working

both headlamps full of condensation

underside suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2018 56,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear lower side light not working

both headlamps full of condensation

underside suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Fuel cap rubber deteriorating

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Fuel cap rubber deteriorating

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,962 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

front indicators discolouring

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged

rear coil springs corroding

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,674 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

nearside rear wheel damaged inner rim

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,849 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 33,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All 4 tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,497 miles

tyres show signs of perishing -rears worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2011 28,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres show signs of perishing -rears worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,061 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished and split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,592 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 17,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,857 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BC05 HKO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,148 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 HKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC05 HKO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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