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KP05 PTY

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,259 mi
Last recorded98,259 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,821 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,236 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,799 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,711 miles

slight play in front droplinks

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,830 miles

Rear tyres badly perished and split through tread, nearside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 29 Mar 2014 75,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres badly perished and split through tread, nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,553 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front sidelight lenses cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,669 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,043 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 27,079 miles

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 PTY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KP05 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

KP05 PTY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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