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KW05 CHC

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 CHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under surface corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2017 88,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Emissions not tested box metal blockage (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,953 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 83,953 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,447 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,862 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,191 miles

alltyres wearing unevenly on edges

front tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,691 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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KW05 CHC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KW05 CHC, 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 KW05 CHC registered?

KW05 CHC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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