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AU05 JVE

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,895 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 80,232 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 80,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 78,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

has a slight exhsuat leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,188 miles

Both front tyre carcassess deteriorating

Emission erratic

General corrosion to rear subframe chassis and components

O/s/r tyre worn to service limits

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Fail 10 Jan 2014 69,188 miles

Both front tyre carcassess deteriorating

Emission erratic

General corrosion to rear subframe chassis and components

O/s/r tyre worn to service limits

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,214 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 36,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AU05 JVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AU05 JVE, 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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AU05 JVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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