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AO05 LBN

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,283 mi
Last recorded72,283 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LBN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 72,283 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn down to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 70,761 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,663 miles

Full length undertray fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 68,663 miles

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

Full length undertray fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 66,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,034 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 62,198 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 62,197 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 56,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,178 miles

Corrosion to sump

Fail 2 Jun 2017 50,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to sump

Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,948 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,858 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,556 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 38,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 202,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,610 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 12,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 8,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 6,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,456 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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AO05 LBN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AO05 LBN, 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.

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What year was AO05 LBN registered?

AO05 LBN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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