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BJ54 YSC

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,488 mi
Last recorded37,488 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YSC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

sump slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 37,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

sump slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear tyres are slightly oversize and may foul shock absorbers when car is fully laden and suspension under load

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyres are slightly oversize rear tyres may foul shockabsorbers when car is fully laden and suspension under load

Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,117 miles

rear tyres are slightly oversize and close to shock absorbers, may foul slightly with suspension flex.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,480 miles

ns hand brake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,333 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 12 Nov 2014 36,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 33,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear shock absorber shroud shredded-has worn thru on tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,270 miles

Offside rear wheel has rubbed through shock absorber shroud

Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel has rubbed through shock absorber shroud

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 26,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,918 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BJ54 YSC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ54 YSC, 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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BJ54 YSC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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