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2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
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102,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus condensated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus condensated (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f hub components corroided
Offside Front steering rack track rod rubbing on lower radiator hose
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack track rod rubbing on lower radiator hose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged heavily deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring looks to have pig tail missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring looks to have pig tail missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bottom radiator hose rubbing on steering rack on right lock
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?
Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 YBB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FY55 YBB, 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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FY55 YBB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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