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RA05 CFV

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,794 mi
Last recorded89,794 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo49,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 CFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,794 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 89,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 83,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 83,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,062 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 69,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint that fits to the lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Ball joint that fits to the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Yellowing/Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,191 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upright to lower arm ball joint, marked white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 67,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush, marked white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Likely due to condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upright to lower arm ball joint, marked white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 59,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,768 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 28,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,081 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Apr 2010 21,998 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 21,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Noise from N/S/F when wheel is rotated.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,506 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,882 miles

bad water damage rear no plate

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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RA05 CFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 49,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA05 CFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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