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KN55 DVO

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,183 mi
Last recorded53,183 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 53,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 52,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 52,183 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,093 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 49,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,708 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,297 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 28,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,156 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,064 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 14,845 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 14,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 13,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 12,880 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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KN55 DVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KN55 DVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 DVO registered?

KN55 DVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is KN55 DVO safe to buy?

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