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AO55 ZBC

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,110 mi
Last recorded29,110 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 25,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,894 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 20,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,380 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,074 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 12,074 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AO55 ZBC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,237 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 ZBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO55 ZBC registered?

AO55 ZBC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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