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SA05 MOU

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 MOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 86,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,137 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 75,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 70,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,856 miles

Front and rear brake pipes have corrosion

Front brake discs have advanced corrosion

Front brake pads starting to get low

Front number plate cracked

Headlights have condensation

Nearside rear link bar has slight play

Offside front brake has bind

Offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 16 Jan 2014 66,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front and rear brake pipes have corrosion

Front brake discs have advanced corrosion

Front brake pads starting to get low

Front number plate cracked

Headlights have condensation

Nearside rear link bar has slight play

Offside front brake has bind

Offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front number plate poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2013 63,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front number plate poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,339 miles

Fuel Cap(Petrol),Rubber Seal Is Starting To Split.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,108 miles

nearside rear lower strutt rubber starting to perish

offside rear lower strutt rubber starting to perish

slight play in offside front upper strutt attachment

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,358 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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SA05 MOU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SA05 MOU, 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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SA05 MOU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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