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MV55 KXN

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KXN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,936 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 75,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,800 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs corroded & worn

front brake pads wearing low

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

rear subframe welds heavily corroded

slight play in both fron anti roll bar drop links

slight rear brake fluctuation

stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

vehicle underbody obscured by plastic trim

Fail 18 Jan 2011 65,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs corroded & worn

front brake pads wearing low

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

rear subframe welds heavily corroded

slight play in both fron anti roll bar drop links

slight rear brake fluctuation

stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

vehicle underbody obscured by plastic trim

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,804 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,804 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,619 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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MV55 KXN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV55 KXN, 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 MV55 KXN registered?

MV55 KXN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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