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AR05 DZJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,462 mi
Last recorded38,462 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,462 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 38,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,539 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,442 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,729 miles

front brake pads worn down to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,070 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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AR05 DZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AR05 DZJ, 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 AR05 DZJ registered?

AR05 DZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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