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AE55 NYV

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,063 mi
Last recorded94,063 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 NYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,063 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 94,063 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,666 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,226 miles

all tyres perished and spliting

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,884 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,668 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 40,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,706 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,706 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,017 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,017 miles

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?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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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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