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YA55 SXF

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,156 mi
Last recorded63,156 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 SXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,156 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 63,156 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 59,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 54,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 54,778 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 49,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 49,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 45,889 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 45,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,459 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,667 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 37,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 33,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,499 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 29,918 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,423 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 122,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2008 16,257 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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YA55 SXF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA55 SXF, 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 YA55 SXF registered?

YA55 SXF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YA55 SXF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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