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KC05 MHY

2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,977 mi
Last recorded126,977 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto50,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 MHY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,977 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 126,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 14 years old

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

Offside Front tyre is 14 years old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 124,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 122,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & n/s/f slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,127 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 122,127 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,422 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,420 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 106,120 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,008 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 61,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,866 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 42,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 35,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 27,492 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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KC05 MHY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 50,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC05 MHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KC05 MHY registered?

KC05 MHY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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