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AA05 AMA

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,642 mi
Last recorded47,642 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 AMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,642 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 47,637 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,123 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 45,121 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,799 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,693 miles

Near side & off side rear lower shockabsorber bushes perished & cracking

Near side inner steering tie rod arm slight play at inner joint

Off side front tyre wearing inner side

Fail 5 Feb 2020 39,693 miles

Near side & off side rear lower shockabsorber bushes perished & cracking

Near side inner steering tie rod arm slight play at inner joint

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

Off side front tyre wearing inner side

Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,686 miles

All 4 tyres are worn / perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,953 miles

All 4 tyres perished / wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Feb 2014 29,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All 4 tyres perished / wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,137 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 11,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,130 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AA05 AMA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA05 AMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA05 AMA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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