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KX05 YMK

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YMK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 41,924 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 41,179 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 41,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 34,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 33,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very perished in treads and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,181 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,240 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,497 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 21,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,375 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 14,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

adjusted headlight aims

front discs have surface corroision

fuel cap seal cracking

off side front shock has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,176 miles

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

adjusted headlight aims

front discs have surface corroision

fuel cap seal cracking

off side front shock has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,974 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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KX05 YMK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KX05 YMK, 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 KX05 YMK registered?

KX05 YMK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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