Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

S5 RCXMOT history

S5 RCX is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

S5 RCX silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
77,928 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RCX was last recorded at 77,928 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 1,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,388 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,540 miles
Average per year
3,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,928 miles
  • 2022 – 76,388 miles
  • 2020 – 76,119 miles
  • 2019 – 70,070 miles
  • 2018 – 68,128 miles
  • 2017 – 63,495 miles
  • 2016 – 56,228 miles
  • 2015 – 53,628 miles
  • 2014 – 51,955 miles
  • 2013 – 49,920 miles
  • 2012 – 48,100 miles
  • 2011 – 45,037 miles
  • 2010 – 40,967 miles
  • 2009 – 36,303 miles
  • 2008 – 27,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,928 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel cap seal slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,928 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    215918849900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,388 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    992853014667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,318 miles (+199)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,318 miles
    Test number
    864880353810
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,119 miles (+6,049)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,119 miles
    Test number
    390414423693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,070 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,070 miles
    Test number
    561272691911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,070 miles (+1,942)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,070 miles
    Test number
    326432214023
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,128 miles (+4,633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    234109161799
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  8. Pass63,495 miles (+7,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    784438178604
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass56,228 miles (+2,600)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,228 miles
    Test number
    982001366229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  10. Pass53,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,628 miles
    Test number
    765660865111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail53,628 miles (+1,673)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,628 miles
    Test number
    959460065161
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass51,955 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,955 miles
    Test number
    615387464167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,920 miles (+1,820)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    927580773121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Pass48,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    255626362481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,100 miles (+3,063)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    516395762132
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass45,037 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    457184251131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,967 miles
    Test number
    523534570105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,967 miles
    Test number
    270564670490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,967 miles (+4,664)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,967 miles
    Test number
    122528360142
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass36,303 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,303 miles
    Test number
    863720769228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,302 miles (+8,757)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    502377459228
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass27,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    464943548265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,545 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    472622648210
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about S5 RCX

Does S5 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 RCX expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 RCX?
The MOT on S5 RCX expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 RCX done?
S5 RCX was recorded at 77,928 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 3,218 miles a year.
Has S5 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RCX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 RCX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S5 RCX find?
S5 RCX passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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