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FX05 KNP

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

43,593 mi
Last recorded43,593 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 KNP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 43,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissons failed due to hole in the back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 41,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 39,168 miles

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

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

general corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 145/65/15t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 145/65/15t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 38,506 miles

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 145/65/15t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 145/65/15t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box is deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 10 Mar 2021 38,376 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 175/55/15t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box is deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,271 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective HAS SMALL INGRESS OF WATER (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 175/55/15T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 38,271 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective HAS SMALL INGRESS OF WATER (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 175/55/15T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 38,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,723 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine sump corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 34,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb inserted wrong giving wrong light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb inserted wrong giving wrong lighting (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,359 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 29,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,167 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,537 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)

seat belts twisted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 26,537 miles

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

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)

seat belts twisted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,513 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 23,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,742 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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FX05 KNP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 KNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX05 KNP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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