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BL05 XCK

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,945 mi
Last recorded50,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XCK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 50,925 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,123 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 41,123 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 39,534 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,285 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 37,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,690 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 25,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres tread edges perished

nearside rear tyre outer and inner side wall has cuts

Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,025 miles

both front tyres tread edges perished

nearside rear tyre outer and inner side wall has cuts

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 19,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,991 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 16,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,372 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 11,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BL05 XCK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BL05 XCK, 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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BL05 XCK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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