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KN05 DFD

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,973 mi
Last recorded109,973 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 DFD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit - at front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit - play found with bar in-between the lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

centre engine/gearbox mount is deteriorating

front wiper blades are deteriorating

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge & has damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2025 109,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit - at front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit - play found with bar in-between the lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

centre engine/gearbox mount is deteriorating

front wiper blades are deteriorating

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge & has damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2025 109,945 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit - at front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit - play found with the lever bar in-between the lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight lens' are deteriorating

front wiper blades are deteriorating

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge & has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body panels fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,597 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 84,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 81,638 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2019 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,532 miles

oil leak on sump

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,621 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,810 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 64,148 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 64,148 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,363 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,705 miles

o/s tyre worn at inner edge pos tracking out

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,764 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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KN05 DFD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KN05 DFD, 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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KN05 DFD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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