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FJ55 ZVB

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 ZVB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 54,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 48,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,736 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,435 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,171 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,971 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 23,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,474 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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FJ55 ZVB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ55 ZVB, 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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FJ55 ZVB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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