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BG05 CXD

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,885 mi
Last recorded92,885 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 89,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,710 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,342 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 83,342 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 81,383 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 79,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,248 miles

Hazard switch sticky

No rear fog lamp tell tale

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard switch sticky

No rear fog lamp tell tale

Off side front tyre found very low pressure

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,264 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,564 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,948 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine has possible oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,191 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 47,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,172 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,457 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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BG05 CXD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG05 CXD, 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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BG05 CXD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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