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YH05 YGN

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 YGN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 56,015 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 56,015 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,997 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 53,771 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 49,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 48,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 43,759 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 40,324 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 37,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 35,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,551 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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YH05 YGN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH05 YGN, 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 YH05 YGN registered?

YH05 YGN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 YGN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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