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BJ05 WCZ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,767 mi
Last recorded67,767 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,767 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 67,767 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on edge ()

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

engine sump slightly weeping

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,527 miles

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

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

silicone around brake fluid reservoir,level good and no leaks

undertrays covering underside of vehicle obscures view

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,418 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,673 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 33,673 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 8,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 4,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,480 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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BJ05 WCZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ05 WCZ, 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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BJ05 WCZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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