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P16 KDP

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,719 mi
Last recorded68,719 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 KDP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,719 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,898 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,115 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 41,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,192 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres worn badly on inside edges

offside front brake disc pitted on inside

Fail 21 Jun 2010 38,174 miles

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

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

front tyres worn badly on inside

o/s/f brake disc pitted on inside

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,424 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 29,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,332 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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P16 KDP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P16 KDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P16 KDP registered?

P16 KDP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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