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WF05 OSY

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 OSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mounting slight lift

Fail 20 Nov 2020 83,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mounting slight lift

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 65,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,160 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres 2.5mm tread

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,894 miles

underside covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,757 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front botom ball joint worn

Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,165 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front botom ball joint worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheel spindel housings corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has gash on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has gash on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,066 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,137 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,901 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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WF05 OSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF05 OSY, 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 WF05 OSY registered?

WF05 OSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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