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KR55 AUX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 AUX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,473 miles

general underbody corrosion in line with age of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,458 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2025 96,457 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,240 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 96,238 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,948 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,945 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,161 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 92,161 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,888 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 90,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,437 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 89,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 85,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 80,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake pipes across rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 69,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake pipes across rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,339 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,899 miles

exhaust bracket croded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 43,745 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 43,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,424 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 35,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,868 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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KR55 AUX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KR55 AUX, 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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KR55 AUX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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