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KS54 NSF

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 NSF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 104,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,516 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 91,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,321 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking / front discs rusty / n/s/r tyre split /

Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking / front discs rusty / n/s/r tyre split /

Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,787 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,691 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 52,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,104 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,564 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)

earside front wiper b lade starting to split

Fail 14 Jan 2008 13,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

earside front wiper b lade starting to split

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 NSF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

KS54 NSF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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