MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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BV55 YCE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BV55 YCE, 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 BV55 YCE registered?
BV55 YCE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is BV55 YCE safe to buy?
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