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AO05 XXM

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,403 mi
Last recorded108,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 107,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 107,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 107,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,143 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 104,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 101,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2018 101,644 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 98,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 98,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,882 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers in poor condition

both front flexi brake hoses slightly cracking

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,101 miles

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

slight movement in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,392 miles

Offside handbrake outer cable damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside handbrake outer cable damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,173 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 37,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,763 miles

Air Bag Warning light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

offside front tyre cracked

wipers poor

Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Air Bag Warning light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

offside front tyre cracked

wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,950 miles

AIR BAG warning light on

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)

all four tyres cracked and perished

fuel cap seal starting to perishe

Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,610 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 14,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,753 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 8,753 miles

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

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AO05 XXM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

AO05 XXM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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