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KV55 GZZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 GZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts rust pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both n/s and o/s front tyre treads are wearing/worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil sump pan is heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 71,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts rust pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both n/s and o/s front tyre treads are wearing/worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil sump pan is heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,242 miles

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

near side rear brakes slightly binding

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

near side rear brakes slightly binding

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 58,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,195 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 40,003 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,331 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,524 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 17,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,737 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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KV55 GZZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV55 GZZ, 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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KV55 GZZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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