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HF55 AHL

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,124 mi
Last recorded44,124 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 AHL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 44,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 44,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,087 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,336 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 35,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 34,039 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 26,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 24,070 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 22,190 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 17,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,115 miles

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
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HF55 AHL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF55 AHL, 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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HF55 AHL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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