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FY55 OWF

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

236,799 mi
Last recorded236,799 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 236,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions out of limits most of the time

Fail 21 Dec 2019 236,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions out of limits most of the time

Pass 17 Nov 2018 225,887 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 225,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 217,472 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 200,498 miles

Off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Oil light flickers when engine is warm

Fail 4 Apr 2016 200,498 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Oil light flickers when engine is warm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 187,993 miles

drivers door very difficult to open

Fail 27 Feb 2015 187,993 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

drivers door very difficult to open

Pass 20 Mar 2014 183,994 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 183,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 182,762 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 164,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlight has incorrect beam pattern

nearside wiperblade split

offside wiperblade split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 164,312 miles

nearside headlight has incorrect beam pattern

nearside wiperblade split

offside wiperblade split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 146,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 119,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,356 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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FY55 OWF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 OWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY55 OWF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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