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AX05 VKK

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,395 mi
Last recorded72,395 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 VKK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,395 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 71,702 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lights output reduced, lens should be cleaned/ or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump or seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,985 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear . (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front internal condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

bothsidde front brake discs corroded .

sump pores badly corroded.

Pass 25 May 2018 68,946 miles

bothside front coil spring badly corroded.

bothside rear shock absorbers lower bush/ pin play.

sump pores .

Fail 21 May 2018 68,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silence leak gas. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected it need further investigation, steering system very stiff. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bothside front coil spring badly corroded.

bothside rear shock absorbers lower bush/ pin play.

Pass 10 May 2017 65,932 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded and porous ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 65,525 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)

sump pan heavily corroded and leaking

Fail 4 May 2016 65,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

sump pan heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 26 May 2015 60,886 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 59,703 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,170 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 48,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,944 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 39,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 31,741 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 24,648 miles

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

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

front tyre treads cracked

Fail 26 May 2009 24,648 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre treads cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 17,966 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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AX05 VKK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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