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K1 EFW

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 EFW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 54,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 54,009 miles

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,473 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,896 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 52,102 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 50,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 49,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 48,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 45,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 43,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2013 42,350 miles

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre cracking inner wall

play nearside balljoint

Pass 5 May 2012 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chips in screen

Pass 17 May 2011 37,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,389 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,767 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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K1 EFW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black 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) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K1 EFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K1 EFW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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