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AX05 KXJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,888 mi
Last recorded102,888 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,888 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside parking brake cable deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2017 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside parking brake cable deteriated

Pass 3 May 2016 98,265 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

Offside headlamp aim on high limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 98,265 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlamp aim on high limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 94,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp aim on high limit

Fail 5 May 2015 94,564 miles

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside headlamp aim on high limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,350 miles

Centre stop lamp has a bulb inop

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 85,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,260 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,938 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 67,920 miles

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

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

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

uneven wear to near side rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,944 miles

both front tyres cracked & perrished

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 15 May 2008 43,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres cracked & perrished

front brake pads becoming low

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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AX05 KXJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX05 KXJ, 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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AX05 KXJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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