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MV05 LHU

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,122 mi
Last recorded66,122 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 66,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 65,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 64,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 64,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker bush deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2020 64,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker bush deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2019 63,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker bush deteriorated

Offside Rear shocker bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,759 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 61,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,831 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,409 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 51,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 47,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,696 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake disc slighlty pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 40,696 miles

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

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

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,710 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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MV05 LHU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV05 LHU, 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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MV05 LHU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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