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YR05 HWW

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 64,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 64,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking to cords on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 64,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and age related cracks in wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,931 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 60,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 54,804 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 42,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,694 miles

front tyres split and off side worn low on the inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,128 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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YR05 HWW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR05 HWW, 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 YR05 HWW registered?

YR05 HWW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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