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AO55 LNP

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,655 mi
Last recorded82,655 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LNP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,655 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,559 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 80,550 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,691 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 75,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2017 69,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,414 miles

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.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,691 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,691 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre worn probably damaged due to being run inder inflated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,377 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,907 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 34,897 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,167 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 29,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,599 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 18,599 miles

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.

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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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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