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KW05 LRE

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,064 mi
Last recorded62,064 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,064 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & Offside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,415 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 55,900 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f & o/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead edge (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak turbo ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 44,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,196 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 LRE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KW05 LRE, 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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KW05 LRE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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