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AB 53

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,594 mi
Last recorded46,594 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB 53
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,594 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 46,594 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 45,780 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,771 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 43,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 42,379 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,133 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

undertray not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,308 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 40,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,023 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 39,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID KIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID KIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,885 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 37,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,413 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 24,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,102 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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AB 53 is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB 53, 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 AB 53 registered?

AB 53 is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2005.

Is AB 53 safe to buy?

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