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BK05 BCF

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,357 mi
Last recorded45,357 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BCF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Front head lamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing o ring badly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2019 45,310 miles

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

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Front head lamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing o ring badly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,893 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2018 42,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,155 miles

both front seat belts twisted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,150 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

both front seat belts twisted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 26,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,568 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,568 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 23,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2009 20,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,299 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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BK05 BCF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK05 BCF, 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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BK05 BCF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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