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BD05 YOM

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted underside

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,561 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f hubs heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f hubs heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking on silencer/bracket, pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm, worn on inner edge, cracking and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on near and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 51,859 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm, worn on inner edge, cracking and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on near and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

manufacturers under guards fitted to engine, floors and sills not allowing a full inpection

Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

manufacturers under guards fitted to engine, floors and sills not allowing a full inpection

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,161 miles

Front Both top mounts stiff

Nearside Front shocker worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,692 miles

Offside Front wall damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,692 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wall damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,723 miles

wipers smear

Fail 30 May 2012 19,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

wipers smear

Pass 25 May 2011 16,761 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly scrubbed on outside wall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,609 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2009 11,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,912 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 YOM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YOM, 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 YOM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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