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KM54 XEV

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,946 mi
Last recorded80,946 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 XEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,946 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2022 80,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,179 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,487 miles

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

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

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

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,827 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 60,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,535 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 52,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,454 miles

advise o/s and n/s front and o/s rear tyres age cracks.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,555 miles

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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KM54 XEV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KM54 XEV, 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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What year was KM54 XEV registered?

KM54 XEV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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