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KS54 NPJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,689 mi
Last recorded117,689 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 NPJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,689 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2024 117,689 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,838 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,012 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 91,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,533 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 80,533 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,285 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,944 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,549 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,549 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,961 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,830 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

high level stop light 40% not working

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,023 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 36,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KS54 NPJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS54 NPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS54 NPJ registered?

KS54 NPJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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