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BG05 NHJ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,043 mi
Last recorded84,043 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 84,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bolt missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 76,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,495 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,368 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 37,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,207 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2012 27,167 miles

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2011 18,588 miles

front tyres starting to crack

some corrossion front discs

Fail 29 Apr 2010 12,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 6,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,097 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 NHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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