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BD55 GXA

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,409 mi
Last recorded85,409 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 85,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 80,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,912 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 76,849 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,825 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,638 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,584 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 62,464 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,456 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 42,753 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 42,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 38,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 Aug 2010 31,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,522 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,139 miles

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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BD55 GXA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD55 GXA, 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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BD55 GXA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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