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MX05 SVU

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,639 mi
Last recorded132,639 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 SVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 132,639 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 132,639 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 127,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,293 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,293 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 98,458 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 31 May 2017 98,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 13 May 2016 93,254 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 93,254 miles

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

engine sump corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,057 miles

front brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 19 May 2014 78,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 78,251 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 70,237 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 70,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge & soft

Pass 11 May 2012 62,381 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2012 62,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 55,648 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 55,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,687 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,734 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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MX05 SVU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MX05 SVU, 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 MX05 SVU registered?

MX05 SVU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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