MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
front brake discs corroded/worn, pads wearing low
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
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
Offside Front headlamp beam pattern fogged
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf fog lamp inop
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SE54 DYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 February 2005.
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