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FV05 EXW

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,283 mi
Last recorded64,283 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 61,155 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,449 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 56,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 56,520 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,061 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,018 miles

rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,770 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 46,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,537 miles

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight fatigue cracks on front tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,199 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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FV05 EXW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV05 EXW, 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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What year was FV05 EXW registered?

FV05 EXW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is FV05 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 EXW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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