MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
n/s/r tyre low on tread
o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush deteriorating
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right wrong tools to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
n/s/r tyre low on tread
o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush deteriorating
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
front inner brake pads appear low
one of two o/s tail lights not working
rear brake pipes corroding
tread damage to o/s/r tyre
front brake pads low
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
n/s/f tyre under inflated
n/s/r tyre perishing, light damage
o/s/f seatbelt slow to return
o/s/f top suspension mount deteriorating
rear brake pipes corroding
Front Both front seat belts twisted.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on edges (raised tread) (4.1.E.1)
Front Wipers starting to smear.
Nearside Front Tyre has small cuts to tread.
Nearside Front 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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/f tyre worn probably damaged due to being run inder inflated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/f tyre worn probably damaged due to being run inder inflated
Both seatbelts very slow to retract
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front number plate damaged
O/S Front tyre mishaped
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both seatbelts very slow to retract
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S Front tyre mishaped
O/S/F Tyre flat
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 LNP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 AO55 LNP, 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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AO55 LNP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 September 2005.
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