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RN54 VLX

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo49,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,524 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 98,524 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,379 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 78,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 75,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,389 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 68,818 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 86V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65R15 72T. on limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2017 67,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 86V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65R15 72T. on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,156 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 56,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,093 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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RN54 VLX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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RN54 VLX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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