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KC05 MHX

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,368 mi
Last recorded83,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 MHX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,184 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 83,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Vehicle has been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,611 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,584 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Offside Front suspension shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,628 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has as cut on the sidewall ply or cords not exposed

Fail 19 Aug 2014 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has as cut on the sidewall ply or cords not exposed

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,255 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,557 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,557 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,652 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 40,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,140 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 34,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking on tread pattern

front brake discs worn slightly

front wipers smearing

offside on wiper split on ends

rear tyres cracking on treads slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking on tread pattern

front brake discs worn slightly

front wipers smearing

offside on wiper split on ends

rear tyres cracking on treads slightly

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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KC05 MHX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 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 Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC05 MHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KC05 MHX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 18 June 2005.

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