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KN05 DWO

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 DWO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 88,188 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 24 May 2019 54,500 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2018 48,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2018 48,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 42,176 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 25 May 2016 38,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 34,268 miles

timing chain noisy

Fail 28 May 2015 34,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

timing chain noisy

Pass 15 May 2014 32,002 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 12 May 2014 32,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 13 May 2013 29,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,975 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 13,945 miles

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

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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KN05 DWO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 DWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KN05 DWO is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 14 April 2005.

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