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BT55 ELW

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

32,405 mi
Last recorded32,405 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ELW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 32,405 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 30,309 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 30,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 28,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2023 25,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 23,189 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2022 23,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 21,530 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 21,530 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,983 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 19,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,490 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 12,645 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,742 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 11,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,728 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 10,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 10,513 miles

front tyres cracked and perished due to age but no cording visible at time of test

slight oil leak from gearbox (appears to be from join between halves

Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,178 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,127 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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BT55 ELW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT55 ELW, 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 BT55 ELW registered?

BT55 ELW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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