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CU05 RKA

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,821 mi
Last recorded64,821 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,821 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 62,346 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 62,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,139 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 60,139 miles

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

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

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

advise damage osr wheel arch

Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 57,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,329 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 55,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,438 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,082 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,870 miles

some corrosion both front hubs

some lift o/s/f suspension strut top mounting

Fail 12 Apr 2018 50,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some corrosion both front hubs

some lift o/s/f suspension strut top mounting

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,299 miles

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

manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

some corrosion developing front brake discs

some play o/s/f top suspension mountain

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,349 miles

slight oil leak sump corroding

some corrosion both rear shock absorbers

Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation wrong way fitted (4.1.D.1d)

slight oil leak sump corroding

some corrosion both rear shock absorbers

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,596 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play o/s/f top suspension mtg

Fail 15 Apr 2015 48,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play o/s/f top suspension mtg

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,395 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

suspect both front shockabsorbers siezed

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

suspect both front shockabsorbers siezed

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,964 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,042 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

front brake disc surfaces poor

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,680 miles

front discs worn a little

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,714 miles

front wipers worn

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,101 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 7,101 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,604 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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CU05 RKA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,039 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 RKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU05 RKA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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