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KV55 YZT

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,339 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 9 May 2025 75,760 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 8 May 2024 75,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 75,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,633 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 May 2021 73,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,335 miles

both rear wheels binding

shocks rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2020 73,232 miles

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

both rear wheels binding

shocks rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,724 miles

Both Rear Wheels Are Binding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,136 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,310 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,310 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,190 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 62,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,393 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 35,996 miles

osf inner wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,280 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front wiper split

Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,452 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,316 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 YZT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YZT, 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 KV55 YZT registered?

KV55 YZT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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