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GY55 YHG

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 55,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes mounting on rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 55,228 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes mounting on rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,796 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2021 51,796 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Fail 3 Oct 2020 50,068 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 2 Mar 2019 46,570 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 46,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,597 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,947 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 41,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,095 miles

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,119 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 25,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,218 miles

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

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

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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GY55 YHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY55 YHG, 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 GY55 YHG registered?

GY55 YHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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