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BD05 YMS

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,051 mi
Last recorded50,051 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YMS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 44,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 39,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 39,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2022 39,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 38,965 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 37,945 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,372 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking around sidewall

Under body inspection restricted by plastic under tray

Fail 16 Oct 2012 35,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking around sidewall

Under body inspection restricted by plastic under tray

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,127 miles

N/side rear tyre just on legal tread depth on inner edge. O/side rear tyre close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,387 miles

Rear tyres down to 2mm on edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,319 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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BD05 YMS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 YMS, 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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What year was BD05 YMS registered?

BD05 YMS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is BD05 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 YMS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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