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SE54 DYA

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 DYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 72,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,352 miles

Brake pedal soft

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,483 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 63,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,451 miles

OSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

OSR UPPER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TYESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested ADVISE COULD STILL FAIL EMISSIONS TEST AFTER EXHAUST FITTED. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER.(BOLT IN) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER.(BOLT IN) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

OSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

OSR UPPER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TYESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 56,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,350 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn, pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn, pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,231 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern fogged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,186 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 40,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,077 miles

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

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

osf fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Jun 2014 34,074 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service 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

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,609 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,072 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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SE54 DYA 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 65.2%.

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 SE54 DYA, 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 SE54 DYA registered?

SE54 DYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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