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KP55 BXB

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,285 mi
Last recorded38,285 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 38,285 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 38,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,818 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,569 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,274 miles

Small cracks in front tyre tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 32,034 miles

Cracks in front and rear tyre tread.

Nearside 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 32,034 miles

Cracks in front and rear tyre tread.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,406 miles

all four wheels have buckles on inner rims

both rear tyres starting to crack / perish

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish

Fail 9 Sep 2011 30,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four wheels have buckles on inner rims

both rear tyres starting to crack / perish

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish

Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,375 miles

all 4 wheels have buckles on inner rims (n/s/f worse)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 27,256 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,189 miles

all 4 wheels dented/buckled on inner edges. n/s/f the worst

Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,682 miles

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

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)

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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KP55 BXB 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 70.6%.

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 KP55 BXB, 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 KP55 BXB registered?

KP55 BXB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is KP55 BXB safe to buy?

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