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LD55 LME

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,889 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play on rock test please keep checked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 85,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak noted

sump in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak noted

sump in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,687 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,831 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,401 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,934 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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LD55 LME is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD55 LME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LD55 LME registered?

LD55 LME is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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