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BD54 JYB

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,395 mi
Last recorded72,395 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 JYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,395 miles

both front hubs corrodeing

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rust on edges of discs

Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front hubs corrodeing

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rust on edges of discs

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,459 miles

Vehicle under tray broken and insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,459 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle under tray broken and insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,363 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BD54 JYB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,237 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 JYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD54 JYB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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