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RN54 VLV

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,315 mi
Last recorded158,315 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto49,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VLV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 158,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 158,315 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,238 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 98,238 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 155,184 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 155,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,491 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,779 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014
Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,965 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 74,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre perrised

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,969 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,761 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres perrished

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,486 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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RN54 VLV is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 49,998 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN54 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN54 VLV registered?

RN54 VLV is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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