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AU05 MXG

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,865 mi
Last recorded70,865 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,885 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 65,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,022 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights switch lowered in order for headlamps to be low enough to pass mot ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 59,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights switch lowered in order for headlamps to be low enough to pass mot ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,216 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 57,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt webbing twisted (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim high and very little pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt webbing twisted (5.2.5b)

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 52,636 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 52,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,657 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 47,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

oil sump corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,397 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 29,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,219 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,298 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,283 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 MXG 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 72.7%.

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 MXG, 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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AU05 MXG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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