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AF55 SDY

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,750 mi
Last recorded54,750 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SDY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,750 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light/ bulb in wrong (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 50,202 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,327 miles

Offside Both front and rear offside tires have cut on them.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Both front and rear offside tires have cut on them.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 45,132 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 45,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,807 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 42,805 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,777 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,289 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 39,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,079 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,079 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,953 miles

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

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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AF55 SDY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF55 SDY, 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 AF55 SDY registered?

AF55 SDY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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