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A5 XVA

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,033 mi
Last recorded89,033 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,033 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 87,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 84,254 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 84,254 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to get probe into exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from drum to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,375 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 79,970 miles

engine cover/ under trays fitted

nsf/osf/nsr steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,057 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 76,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Warning light is on but there is no faults in the SRS system, suspect cluster faulty (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 74,431 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Warning light is on but there is no faults in the SRS system, suspect cluster faulty (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 49,975 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 45,238 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,093 miles

off side sill trim insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2010 3,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 24,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 24,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,061 miles

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
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A5 XVA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A5 XVA, 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 A5 XVA registered?

A5 XVA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is A5 XVA safe to buy?

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