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LD55 NMY

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,543 mi
Last recorded100,543 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 NMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 97,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slightly engine oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,150 miles

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,947 miles

AIR BAG LINGHT ON

Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG LINGHT ON

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 38,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 20,990 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,070 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 20,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,789 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
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LD55 NMY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

LD55 NMY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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