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KM55 LZO

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 LZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,794 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,824 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,145 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 65,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,869 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 62,869 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,221 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads getting low

n/s front seat belt twisted

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 59,221 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake pads getting low

n/s front seat belt twisted

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,383 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

washers very poor

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,088 miles

Flexi brake pipes starting to crack/perish

Freeplay in front anti roll bar links but not excessive at time of test

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 42,088 miles

Flexi brake pipes starting to crack/perish

Freeplay in front anti roll bar links but not excessive at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,339 miles

Centre under tray missing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper Blades Wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,412 miles

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes slightly split

Fail 12 Feb 2014 37,408 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes slightly split

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle covered in plastic trim

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,979 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing; front: 145/65x15 T rear: 175/55x15 T

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,868 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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KM55 LZO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM55 LZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KM55 LZO registered?

KM55 LZO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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