MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
all coil springs rusty
both front tyres wearing close to limit
front discs in poor condition
plastic under shields on the under side
rear engine mounting splitting
under body rusty
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
all coil springs rusty
both front tyres wearing close to limit
front discs in poor condition
plastic under shields on the under side
rear engine mounting splitting
under body rusty
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
track out of spec
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
track out of spec
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges advise to have the tracking cheacked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel cap deteriorated but still sealing
nearside front brake pipe corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre tread deteriorated
offside rear uneven inner tyre wall
offside windscreen marked
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel cap deteriorated but still sealing
nearside front brake pipe corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre tread deteriorated
offside windscreen marked
uneven inner tyre wall on nearside rear
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
KY55 DLF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 KY55 DLF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of KY55 DLF?
You can check the full history of KY55 DLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was KY55 DLF registered?
KY55 DLF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 September 2005.
Is KY55 DLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for KY55 DLF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KY55 DLF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY55 DLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.