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VX05 WSL

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 WSL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,166 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 74,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,781 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,654 miles

Surface cracks/ perished around offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,565 miles

engine sump corroded slight leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,886 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,506 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,435 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F O/S/F TYRES, CRACKED AND STARTING TO TEAR

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,152 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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VX05 WSL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VX05 WSL, 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 VX05 WSL registered?

VX05 WSL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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