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KS54 HSU

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,008 mi
Last recorded115,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,008 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 114,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 110,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 106,953 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 106,952 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front track rod end gaiters torn not preventing ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 103,223 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side skirt insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side skirt insecure

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,036 miles

all indicators (exc osf) becoming discoloured

surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,035 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all indicators (exc osf) becoming discoloured

surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Pass 12 May 2016 87,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished splitting (4.1.E.1)

wipers only switch of with ignition

Fail 12 May 2016 87,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished splitting (4.1.E.1)

wipers only switch of with ignition

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,156 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,285 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,558 miles

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

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

both rear wheels and n/s/f slightly buckled

o/s wiper blade split but clearing screen

water in centre stop lamp

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,504 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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KS54 HSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KS54 HSU, 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 KS54 HSU registered?

KS54 HSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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