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EJ55 SYA

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

187,013 mi
Last recorded187,013 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 SYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 187,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 182,613 miles

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

rear petrol tank support corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 179,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 176,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 173,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 172,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 168,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 160,907 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 144,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 136,369 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 133,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 128,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 116,766 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,050 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 98,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,714 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 67,741 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,702 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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EJ55 SYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ55 SYA registered?

EJ55 SYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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