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KW05 WLF

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,196 mi
Last recorded73,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,954 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,025 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

horn button sticking, works intermittently

Pass 30 May 2023 68,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 66,481 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 66,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 64,551 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,140 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 50,133 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,889 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Oct 2014 41,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2012 37,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f side light and indercator loose

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,127 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,127 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,461 miles

poor pattern offside dipped beam

Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

poor pattern offside dipped beam

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,004 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 WLF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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