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AV55 RJX

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto49,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RJX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

O/s/f suspension strut top bearing becoming stiff.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

O/s/f suspension strut top bearing becoming stiff.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,994 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,820 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 14,794 miles

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

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

n/s f tyre run flat

o/s f tyre cracking

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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AV55 RJX is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 49,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 RJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV55 RJX registered?

AV55 RJX is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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