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KV55 UHS

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 UHS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 73,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 69,684 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 65,585 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 27 May 2022 63,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 62,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,898 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windcsreen wipers poor

windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 May 2019 59,640 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 59,640 miles

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 56,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 55,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 53,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 47,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 41,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,410 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,917 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,917 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,867 miles

Exhaust manifold stud missing.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 22,867 miles

Exhaust manifold stud missing.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 UHS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KV55 UHS, 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 UHS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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