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YT55 JFE

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,632 mi
Last recorded40,632 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 JFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 34,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 34,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 32,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 29,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,383 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 27,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,810 miles

Advise alignment check required

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge legal limit only (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,475 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,446 miles

Advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,589 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge advise tracking check

Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,556 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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YT55 JFE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT55 JFE, 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 YT55 JFE registered?

YT55 JFE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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