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LE05 CEF

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,767 mi
Last recorded39,767 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 CEF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 39,767 miles

TRACKING ISSUE

Fail 11 Dec 2020 39,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle AWINTER TYRE 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

TRACKING ISSUE

Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,042 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Fail 22 Nov 2018 31,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,184 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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LE05 CEF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LE05 CEF, 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 LE05 CEF registered?

LE05 CEF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LE05 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE05 CEF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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