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AJ54 YCT

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,875 mi
Last recorded124,875 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YCT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 124,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 124,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,571 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,567 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust tail box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,543 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Both seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,965 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,338 miles

both rear abs rings corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 28 Nov 2017 88,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear abs rings corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 46,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,761 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,794 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,901 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,561 miles

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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AJ54 YCT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ54 YCT, 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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AJ54 YCT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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