MOT Status
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52,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall not showing cords
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 VHN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 VHN, 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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What year was AK05 VHN registered?
AK05 VHN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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