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KW54 UNH

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,528 mi
Last recorded62,528 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 UNH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 62,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,556 miles

general rust under car

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,884 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 51,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,179 miles

front and rear shock absorbers rusty // suspension and subframes have surface rust // rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2022 49,179 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear shock absorbers rusty // suspension and subframes have surface rust // rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2021 48,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 48,235 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,949 miles

rear centre brake light not working

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 33,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,353 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 30,535 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,844 miles

Front brake discs wearing badly

Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,031 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KW54 UNH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW54 UNH, 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 KW54 UNH registered?

KW54 UNH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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