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RF05 LUW

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo49,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm. 145 65 15 72T Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 175 55 15 77H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. 145 65 15 72T Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 175 55 15 77H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 75,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm. 145 65 15 72T Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 175 55 15 77H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. 145 65 15 72T Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 175 55 15 77H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 75,765 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm. 145 65 15 72T Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 175 55 15 77H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. 145 65 15 72T Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 175 55 15 77H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 58,893 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,556 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 45,556 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 42,239 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 42,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,546 miles

Cannot visually inspect front brake pads.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R tyre ages and perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 39,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Cannot visually inspect front brake pads.

N/S/R tyre outer wall damaged.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R tyre ages and perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,111 miles

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

O/S/R tyre weathered/perished

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Unable to check front brake pads as obscured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,896 miles

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

Some stiffness in steering during suspended lock-to-lock inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,896 miles

Some stiffness in steering during suspended lock-to-lock inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,109 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,448 miles

n/s/r tyre perished & outer side wall (cuts & gauges)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 30,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,901 miles

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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RF05 LUW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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RF05 LUW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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