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KN55 AYA

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 AYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Fail 27 Jun 2023 117,972 miles

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both in plastic clip (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,144 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

intercooler insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,880 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

intercooler insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,099 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump corroded and damp with engine oil

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,132 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,887 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracking anmd starting to distort

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in osf shockabsorber

Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,602 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on engine around turbo

Slight brake judder from offside front

Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,602 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on engine around turbo

Slight brake judder from offside front

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,699 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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KN55 AYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KN55 AYA, 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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KN55 AYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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