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RX55 ZBD

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,266 mi
Last recorded84,266 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,126 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,616 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,615 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage n/s & o/s sill body kit loose (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,129 miles

Nearside Rear tyre near legal limmit

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,917 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,346 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RX55 ZBD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

RX55 ZBD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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