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KP55 WLU

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,479 mi
Last recorded53,479 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WLU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,479 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 51,607 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 46,863 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,863 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,133 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 40,854 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,362 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,362 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,339 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,797 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Fail 9 Nov 2011 22,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

horn requires attention

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,535 miles

horn requires attention

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,646 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,857 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED & WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 17 Nov 2008 17,857 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED & WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEFLATED

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
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KP55 WLU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KP55 WLU, 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 KP55 WLU registered?

KP55 WLU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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