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KP05 PSX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,724 mi
Last recorded74,724 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 PSX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 74,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 73,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 66,392 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 66,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 64,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,946 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 61,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,969 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,511 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 47,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,743 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,068 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,559 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,559 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,773 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,567 miles

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,837 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 25,605 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 PSX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PSX, 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 PSX registered?

KP05 PSX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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