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BK05 BFJ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,866 mi
Last recorded84,866 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,866 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 84,864 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,621 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints - *offside is borderline pass* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough goes stiff when turning (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,187 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 73,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,526 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,524 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,874 miles

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

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

o/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 64,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55/15/77t conti eco contact ep (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

both front tyres perished 145/65/15/72t

o/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,651 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inside edge

front brake hoses are very slightly perished

front tyres are on 3mm on inside edge

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

offside rear indicator has turned white in colour

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009

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

Pass 2 May 2008 37,767 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 BFJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK05 BFJ, 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 BFJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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