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EY05 JFK

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,803 mi
Last recorded50,803 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 JFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,803 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 48,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 47,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 45,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 43,030 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 43,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 41,099 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 41,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 34,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,059 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,101 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 19,789 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,215 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,894 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 14,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,012 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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EY05 JFK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EY05 JFK, 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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EY05 JFK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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