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FV05 MKU

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,934 mi
Last recorded109,934 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 109,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 109,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 108,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 104,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 104,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,459 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on front discs

Fail 20 Apr 2021 102,459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on front discs

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,456 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top has play

Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r abs ring corroded

o/s/f top mount slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,778 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 93,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure rear most bolt insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,990 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 24 Oct 2015 77,811 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,886 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,907 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,371 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,610 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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FV05 MKU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 MKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV05 MKU registered?

FV05 MKU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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