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KP55 ZZJ

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 ZZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 5 Feb 2025 61,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight has slight water ingress on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower boot lid hinge snapped but still closes and latches securely

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

rev counter is inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,940 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 53,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,739 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 52,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 52,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 52,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil sump corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,058 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,445 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 42,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,449 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 40,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,006 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 35,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,082 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,873 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 22,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,815 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,469 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KP55 ZZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 ZZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP55 ZZJ registered?

KP55 ZZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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