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KS05 FUT

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,817 mi
Last recorded101,817 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 FUT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 101,816 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,912 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 96,009 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 96,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,942 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 74,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 66,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,584 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,584 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,361 miles

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

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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KS05 FUT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KS05 FUT, 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 KS05 FUT registered?

KS05 FUT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KS05 FUT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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