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BG05 CXN

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,795 mi
Last recorded132,795 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CXN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,795 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 128,295 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 117,929 miles

Age related deterioration to front nearside & offside flexible brake hoses at caliper mountings.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,880 miles

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 115,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,760 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under sheilds fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened round bush area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under sheilds fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,952 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,594 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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BG05 CXN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 CXN, 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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What year was BG05 CXN registered?

BG05 CXN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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