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AO05 PYV

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,572 mi
Last recorded54,572 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 54,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,961 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 53,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,096 miles

all brake pipes rusting in places

all suspension components rusting

Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 46,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,961 miles

Nearside front wheel out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2018 39,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1755515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,586 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,935 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,599 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 30,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,379 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,117 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 21,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 17,940 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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AO05 PYV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 PYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 PYV registered?

AO05 PYV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is AO05 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 PYV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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