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AX05 KXW

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,502 mi
Last recorded75,502 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,502 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 49,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,334 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,480 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,760 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,403 miles

NSR tyre has a small cut in outer side wall.

OSR drive shaft seal is leaking oil.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 31,403 miles

NSR tyre has a small cut in outer side wall.

OSR drive shaft seal is leaking oil.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,196 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 20,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2009 17,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,197 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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AX05 KXW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 KXW registered?

AX05 KXW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AX05 KXW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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