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NC05 LHZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 LHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 91,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,398 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2018 80,398 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,964 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside rear tyre perished / tread worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,074 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shocks lightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 71,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shocks lightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 68,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 May 2014 68,209 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,254 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,355 miles

oil

sump corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 62,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil

sump corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,228 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 55,556 miles

engine oil

front tyres cracks on tread

handbrake will need attension in future

Fail 24 May 2010 55,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil

front tyres cracks on tread

handbrake will need attension in future

n/s/r tyre has nail and screw

o/s/r piece of metal in tread

Pass 18 May 2009 51,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front top suspension mount, slight lift

offside front top suspension mount, slight lift

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NC05 LHZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NC05 LHZ, 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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NC05 LHZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 3 July 2005.

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