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AK55 JPY

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,903 mi
Last recorded69,903 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 JPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,903 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 69,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 69,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,382 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,491 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,188 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 48,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,820 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 43,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Off side front tyre cracking on the tread and the shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Off side front tyre cracking on the tread and the shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,105 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 31,477 miles

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are starting to crack on the outer walls

Fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

Near side front tyre outer wall chipped

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight lateral play in hand brake lever

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,477 miles

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are starting to crack on the outer walls

Fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

Near side front tyre outer wall chipped

Slight lateral play in hand brake lever

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,125 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape and also low on tread on the inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,137 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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AK55 JPY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK55 JPY, 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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AK55 JPY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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