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EK55 YFH

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YFH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 74,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,831 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,124 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 59,119 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,308 miles

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

offside front fog lamp bulb holder is not connected to the lamp

Fail 7 Jul 2014 47,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

offside front fog lamp bulb holder is not connected to the lamp

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,291 miles

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

both front tyres wron on edges nearside front cuts in outer wall

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres wron on edges nearside front cuts in outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,462 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 39,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking

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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EK55 YFH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK55 YFH, 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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What year was EK55 YFH registered?

EK55 YFH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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