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AU05 ERO

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,810 mi
Last recorded75,810 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ERO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease

Various underside corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2025 74,609 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and also N/S/F (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2023 73,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 64,920 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,305 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 51,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,200 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,190 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 45,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 41,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,598 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

floor and sill covers fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,872 miles

trays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,458 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 21,779 miles

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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AU05 ERO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU05 ERO, 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 AU05 ERO registered?

AU05 ERO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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