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DE05 AOA

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,821 mi
Last recorded53,821 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AOA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 53,821 miles

front brake discs show little corrosion

front headlamps misty

rear subframe and shockers and engine mounting area corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,534 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 53,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Engine mount bush worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,441 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 47,441 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 45,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,485 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 43,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,442 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 20,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 20,618 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,602 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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DE05 AOA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE05 AOA, 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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DE05 AOA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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