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KY55 DKA

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,442 mi
Last recorded54,442 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,442 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension components slightly corroded.

Offside Front suspension components slightly corroded.

Rear Axle has slight surface corrosion

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2023 54,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,251 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components have corrosion

fuel cap seal very poor condition advise replacement

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,018 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,790 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,191 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,561 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,561 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,550 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,835 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 35,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,970 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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KY55 DKA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY55 DKA, 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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KY55 DKA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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