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KE55 KTU

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 KTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2024 87,013 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,847 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2023 86,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,321 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,553 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,637 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre all raunt detereated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 58,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre all raunt detereated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,461 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre has cuts all round inner wall

offside rear tyre has cuts all round inner wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,541 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 19 Jan 2013 44,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,177 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres 3mm tread depth approximately

Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,177 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres 3mm tread depth approximately

Fail 21 Dec 2009 25,134 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,721 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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KE55 KTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE55 KTU, 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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KE55 KTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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