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2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?
Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP05 OLU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 OLU, 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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AP05 OLU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 20 July 2005.
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