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KP05 CZS

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,962 mi
Last recorded86,962 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 CZS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,962 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,962 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,448 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,653 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,653 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,496 miles

Imbalance high on rear brakes

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,496 miles

Imbalance high on rear brakes

Fail 22 May 2008 34,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 34,781 miles

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

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

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

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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KP05 CZS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP05 CZS, 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 KP05 CZS registered?

KP05 CZS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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