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AO05 YJR

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,262 mi
Last recorded98,262 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 96,606 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 95,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 95,370 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 92,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 89,619 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both of them (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 86,373 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 84,201 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,986 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 44,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 33,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,239 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 13 May 2008 20,347 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 20,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YJR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJR, 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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AO05 YJR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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