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AW05 YES

2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,213 mi
Last recorded30,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 YES
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 30,213 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front top mount worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 30,213 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front top mount worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 30,102 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 30,097 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 29,635 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 29,635 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,614 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 28,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 26,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 25,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,771 miles

engine covers and under trays fit not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2016 19,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers and under trays fit not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2015 19,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,611 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 16,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,060 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,081 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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AW05 YES is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AW05 YES, 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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AW05 YES is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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