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KY55 DLF

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,424 mi
Last recorded180,424 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DLF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 180,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 180,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 172,145 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2018 172,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 165,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 165,170 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 154,598 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 154,561 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 141,687 miles

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

track out of spec

Fail 15 Jun 2015 141,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 135,506 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 135,501 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 132,035 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 132,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,325 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 118,955 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 97,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,876 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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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.

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KY55 DLF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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