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KS05 RPZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,051 mi
Last recorded72,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 RPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 72,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight movement strut top mount

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper slight movement strut top mount

Pass 30 Jul 2025 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight movment strut top mount

Offside Front slight movment strut top mount

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Offside Front Slight play in top mount

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,035 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,960 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant tank is insecure

no parking brake warning lamp

Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,960 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant tank is insecure

no parking brake warning lamp

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside side skirt loose

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2017 60,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside side skirt loose

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,953 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 54,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 49,599 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 49,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,657 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,420 miles

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 May 2011 33,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,421 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2009 21,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,115 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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KS05 RPZ 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 73.1%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

KS05 RPZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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