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BD05 YNZ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 116,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,602 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 103,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed near tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2022 103,397 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed near tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,627 miles

Rear exhaust mi or leak

Fail 22 Dec 2021 95,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mi or leak

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,286 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,667 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 84,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,446 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,382 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,017 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 55,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 55,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,484 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2010 38,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,492 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine earth lead broke off engine

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 YNZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD05 YNZ, 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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BD05 YNZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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