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AV55 RKE

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,894 mi
Last recorded79,894 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 68,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,974 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to limits, and perrished on outer wall.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to limits, and perrished on outer wall.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,122 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 37,120 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,216 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AV55 RKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV55 RKE, 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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AV55 RKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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