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EF54 UZU

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,366 mi
Last recorded71,366 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 UZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,366 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,356 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating half way through emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,565 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,635 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,794 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,810 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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EF54 UZU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EF54 UZU, 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 EF54 UZU registered?

EF54 UZU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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