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BG05 CXV

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,568 mi
Last recorded118,568 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,568 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 20 Mar 2018 118,568 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,756 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,754 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,589 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,589 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,081 miles

f/no plate poss. illegal

Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

f/no plate poss. illegal

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 683,122 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,951 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 56,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs starting to corrode

hair line crack in exhaust manifold

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre right on legal limit

rear number plate starting to delamernate

suspect front tracking wearing front tyres on inside edges

suspect n/s/r drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,223 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,444 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 CXV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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