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BD54 JVZ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,353 mi
Last recorded46,353 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 JVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 46,353 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,335 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 35,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 34,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 26,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,319 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 24,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,011 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,519 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 22,519 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 21,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,104 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 13,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,490 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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BD54 JVZ 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 BD54 JVZ, 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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BD54 JVZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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