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KU55 VDX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,125 mi
Last recorded59,125 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VDX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 59,125 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 55,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 50,409 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 45,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside coated with underseal

Fail 1 Aug 2020 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside coated with underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2019 44,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,953 miles

components badly corroded

front tyres perished 2054017 / nsr bulge wall and alloy damaged 2253517

malfunction lamp on

oil leak

os dip dull

parking brake play

rear drive/suspension noise

sump badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 42,953 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

components badly corroded

front tyres perished 2054017 / nsr bulge wall and alloy damaged 2253517

malfunction lamp on

oil leak

os dip dull

parking brake play

rear drive/suspension noise

sump badly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,082 miles

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs badly corroded

os dip beam dull

components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 42,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

components corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs badly corroded

os dip beam dull

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,913 miles

both front brake pipes corroded and both front to rear corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

fan belt slipping / rear indicator bulb discoloured

front brake discs worn and corroded

play handbrake

radiator bracket broken

slight play front links /suspension corroded underbody corroded

tyres slightly perished /front cuts

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,426 miles

battery suspect weak

both front brake pipes corroded and been greased

coil springs corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs inner corroded

front tyres slightly perished and cut nsf

play handbrake

rear alloys inner rims damage

Fail 21 Nov 2014 38,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery suspect weak

both front brake pipes corroded and been greased

coil springs corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs inner corroded

front tyres slightly perished and cut nsf

play handbrake

rear alloys inner rims damage

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,658 miles

brake pipes corroded close to limit

coil springs corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

os dip light output and osr indicator discoloured

play handbrake

rear alloys inner damage

suspect radiator leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,590 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

play handbrake

sump badly corroded and damp

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,521 miles

auxiliary belt noise

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs slightly corroded

front coil springs corroded

ns body kit missing

nsr tyre flat???

play handbrake

rear wheels inner damged

slight play osf suspect wheel bearing

sump badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,084 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,081 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut nsf tyre wall fronts 205 40 17 Y

nsr tyre on limit & osr close to limit, rears 225 35 17 Y

play handbrake

slight play both front struts

sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2008 18,689 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 18,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KU55 VDX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KU55 VDX, 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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KU55 VDX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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