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SMART CITY COUPE2005 · 0.7L PETROL

AB 53

Vehicle Insight Summary

SMART CITY COUPE (2005, PETROL, 698cc) — mileage recorded at 46,594. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 30/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/06/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
698cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a minor decline in maintenance attention to detail. While the car passed its test in April 2026, it initially failed due to a non-functional offside dipped beam and a damaged nearside front tyre. These issues were rectified immediately to secure the pass, but the transition from three consecutive clean records to a failure suggests that pre-test checks may have lapsed. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, recording only 46,594 miles over 21 years. This represents an average of approximately 2,219 miles per year, which is consistent with a car that has spent significant periods stationary or used own. The data between 2022 and 2024 shows consistent usage patterns of roughly 1,000 miles per annum, though the low mileage often masks age-related degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from high distance. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on the condition of tyres, as the 2026 failure confirms that the rubber is cracking and perishing despite having enough tread. Given the low annual mileage, it is critical to inspect the suspension bushings, engine mounts, and brake lines for signs of dry rot or cracking caused by long periods of inactivity. The brake discs should also be checked for pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface corrosion when the rotors are not used frequently enough to clear away oxidation.

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85
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:10 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a minor decline in maintenance attention to detail. While the car passed its test in April 2026, it initially failed due to a non-functional offside dipped beam and a damaged nearside front tyre. These issues were rectified immediately to secure the pass, but the transition from three consecutive clean records to a failure suggests that pre-test checks may have lapsed. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, recording only 46,594 miles over 21 years. This represents an average of approximately 2,219 miles per year, which is consistent with a car that has spent significant periods stationary or used own. The data between 2022 and 2024 shows consistent usage patterns of roughly 1,000 miles per annum, though the low mileage often masks age-related degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from high distance. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on the condition of tyres, as the 2026 failure confirms that the rubber is cracking and perishing despite having enough tread. Given the low annual mileage, it is critical to inspect the suspension bushings, engine mounts, and brake lines for signs of dry rot or cracking caused by long periods of inactivity. The brake discs should also be checked for pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface corrosion when the rotors are not used frequently enough to clear away oxidation.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2005, this Smart City Coupe with plate AB 53 has undergone 5 MOT inspections since October 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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