MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
all indicators (exc osf) becoming discoloured
surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all indicators (exc osf) becoming discoloured
surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished splitting (4.1.E.1)
wipers only switch of with ignition
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KS54 HSU safe to buy?
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