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CP05 YHW

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,087 mi
Last recorded71,087 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 YHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 71,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 90,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 88,075 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 76,338 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 60,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,147 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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CP05 YHW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP05 YHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP05 YHW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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