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BG05 HRX

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,409 mi
Last recorded40,409 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 37,246 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,190 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,678 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,036 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 32,027 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,350 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 29,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,770 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 22,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HRX 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 BG05 HRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 HRX registered?

BG05 HRX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is BG05 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 HRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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