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AK05 DWO

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,236 mi
Last recorded52,236 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DWO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 52,236 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 50,386 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,914 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 48,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,517 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,809 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 41,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,681 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,615 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 31,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,181 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 26,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,007 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,648 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,927 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,635 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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AK05 DWO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK05 DWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 DWO registered?

AK05 DWO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AK05 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 DWO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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