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RX55 PUE

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,062 mi
Last recorded32,062 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 PUE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 32,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 29,968 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 29,968 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 29,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side and off side head light image poor

Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps tarnished, slightly effecting beam pattern

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 28,291 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps tarnished, slightly effecting beam pattern

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources works intermittantley (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 27,636 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,218 miles

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

both head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affect light image

plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,755 miles

Both headlight images becoming deteriorated due to lens condition.

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 26,755 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both headlight images becoming deteriorated due to lens condition.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 25,580 miles

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

Multiple plastic covers fitted to underside, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 24,795 miles

Offside seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 24,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,584 miles

near side rear tyre perishing in tread area

off side seat belt slow to retract

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,563 miles

near side rear tyre perishing in tread area

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 19,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 19,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Nov 2012 18,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,420 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 15,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,756 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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RX55 PUE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RX55 PUE, 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 RX55 PUE registered?

RX55 PUE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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