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AJ55 ERO

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ERO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,522 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 69,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,122 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 63,122 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,932 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 61,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump may be blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 54,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,206 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,342 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,752 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,695 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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AJ55 ERO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ55 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 ERO registered?

AJ55 ERO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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