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BK05 BFM

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,888 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 20,700 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,834 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,243 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,243 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,941 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,575 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit in centre of tyre

Front brake discs very corroded and worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 57,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres worn close to limit in centre of tyre

Front brake discs very corroded and worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,911 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake adjustment required

Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake adjustment required

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,188 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,187 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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BK05 BFM 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 61.1%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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