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KS54 XGE

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,939 mi
Last recorded77,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 XGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 77,939 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 77,935 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 75,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,523 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 68,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both front top strut mounts and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,577 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 65,577 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 63,719 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,694 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,233 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2018 56,233 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,063 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 49,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,044 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,240 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 21,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 14,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,641 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,527 miles

n/s/f outer side wall cut in two places

n/s/r tyre outer side wall poor con dition

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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KS54 XGE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KS54 XGE, 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 KS54 XGE registered?

KS54 XGE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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