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YT05 OBO

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,705 mi
Last recorded48,705 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Dec 2022 48,201 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,391 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 47,389 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,865 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears badly perished and split inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 45,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes .

Fail 26 Mar 2020 45,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes .

Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,216 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,485 miles

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

tyres perishing and low tyre pressures

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,925 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,338 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,338 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 39,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,522 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 35,522 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,433 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,094 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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YT05 OBO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YT05 OBO, 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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YT05 OBO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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