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BF55 ZXX

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front brake discs are rusted on inner surfaces

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

both sides front tyres are perished 145/65/15

Fail 27 Feb 2019 70,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front brake discs are rusted on inner surfaces

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

both sides front tyres are perished 145/65/15

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,242 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,029 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,920 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 51,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 48,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,060 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 45,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,920 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,646 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,562 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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BF55 ZXX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF55 ZXX, 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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BF55 ZXX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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