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BF05 ZCX

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,954 mi
Last recorded70,954 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,954 miles

offside front outer tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 31 May 2017 57,519 miles

Front tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 30 May 2017 57,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 31 May 2016 49,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 49,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,559 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Jun 2015 43,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,551 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal has slightly long travel but has sufficient reserve

front brake pipes grease coated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,648 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,393 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,249 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 17,249 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,446 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 16,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,598 miles

engine oil sump pan has surface corrosion

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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BF05 ZCX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF05 ZCX, 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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BF05 ZCX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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