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KW54 ZVM

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,836 mi
Last recorded129,836 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 ZVM
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 129,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 123,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,474 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring top mount slight play

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 119,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring top mount slight play

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,845 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,940 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,940 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 102,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,395 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,395 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,879 miles

Front discs pitted/scored

Fail 19 Sep 2015 85,879 miles

Front discs pitted/scored

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2013 72,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 72,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fail 4 May 2012 68,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 68,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2011 60,780 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 60,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,008 miles

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

Sump rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Sump rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,585 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,149 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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KW54 ZVM is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,801 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 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW54 ZVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW54 ZVM is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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