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FD05 YXP

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,642 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 117,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,702 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 115,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 115,439 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,292 miles

front discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise undertray

Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise undertray

Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,274 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,456 miles

advise both rear tyres.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 40,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise both rear tyres.

Pass 23 May 2008 31,632 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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FD05 YXP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD05 YXP, 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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FD05 YXP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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