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BT05 CXL

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 75,454 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 75,449 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has worn inner edge

o/s front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,059 miles

advise slight wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing screen

rear wiper blade split

wiring harness hanging loose n/s/r underside

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,344 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,341 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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BT05 CXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT05 CXL, 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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What year was BT05 CXL registered?

BT05 CXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is BT05 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 CXL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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