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KP54 MMU

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,531 mi
Last recorded125,531 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 MMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 124,509 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,659 miles

under trays fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,191 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 100,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Under tray fitted covering testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,034 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 89,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,708 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,454 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 51,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,212 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,895 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 40,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake near to the end of its working travel.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 32,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake near to the end of its working travel.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 25,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,530 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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KP54 MMU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KP54 MMU, 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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KP54 MMU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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