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A16 URS

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,673 mi
Last recorded59,673 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 URS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 59,673 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,800 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 46,130 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 46,130 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,693 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 41,693 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,695 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 38,318 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,104 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front lower arm has slight play in inner bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2017 37,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front lower arm has slight play in inner bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,994 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 33,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,652 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,947 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2011 24,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,452 miles

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,661 miles

rear shoes need ajusting

Fail 16 Jun 2009 17,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,401 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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A16 URS 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 A16 URS, 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 A16 URS registered?

A16 URS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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