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KV05 MZN

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 MZN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,589 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 109,565 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,020 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,020 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,841 miles

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 71,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 57,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,167 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,322 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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KV05 MZN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV05 MZN, 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 KV05 MZN registered?

KV05 MZN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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