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BG55 WJZ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,604 mi
Last recorded54,604 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 54,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,791 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully view underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2022 51,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully view underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,766 miles

Offside Front Hub carrier/assembly is corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake drum area (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 47,765 miles

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

Offside Front Hub assembly/hub carrier is corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake drum area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,160 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,724 miles

General corrosion on rear subframe

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,410 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

undertrays/engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 6 Oct 2017 34,410 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

undertrays/engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,216 miles

Slight wear noted on front brake discs and pads

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 27,499 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight age cracks in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 22,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,653 miles

surface corrosion exhaust screw in o/s/r tyre front suspension bushes creek

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,643 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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BG55 WJZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 WJZ, 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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BG55 WJZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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