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AO55 LNV

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,947 mi
Last recorded47,947 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 47,947 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 47,946 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 36,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,569 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 36,569 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 36,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,676 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 21,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55r15 77t (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65r15 72t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,449 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 12,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,410 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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AO55 LNV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO55 LNV, 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.

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What year was AO55 LNV registered?

AO55 LNV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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