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AK05 VGE

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,373 mi
Last recorded71,373 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,126 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre has cracking around tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,029 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 61,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 59,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,670 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 50,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,124 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,124 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,832 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,605 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 36,533 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 3,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,117 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 25,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre slight cut inside wall.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,868 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cut inside wall.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,354 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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AK05 VGE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,237 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 VGE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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