MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front fog lamps not working.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps - condensation on inside. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & Dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & Dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front fog lamps not working.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps - condensation on inside. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & Dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged by coil spring. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & Dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc very worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
n/s front fog light not working
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face has a large corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
all tyres perished and spliting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
All tyres starting to perish and crack.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All tyres starting to perish and crack.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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AE55 NYV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 NYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE55 NYV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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