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AP54 SXJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

AIRBAG light illuminated on dash

both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Screen rear plastic split/cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,921 miles

offside front brake disc deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,549 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,251 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
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AP54 SXJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP54 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 SXJ registered?

AP54 SXJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is AP54 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 SXJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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