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KS05 TNJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,980 mi
Last recorded121,980 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 TNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 121,980 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 121,971 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 118,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 114,082 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in raised test position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 83,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 57,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,423 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,868 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 40,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 32,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 TNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

KS05 TNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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