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2005 Smart City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · KX55 YLZ

KX55 YLZ

2005 Smart City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 74,295 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model
SMART CITY COUPE
Year / Origin
2005 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/06/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
74,295 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/06/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
698cc

KX55 YLZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
  • 74,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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KX55 YLZ Mileage History

  1. 15/03/202369,550 mi
  2. 16/03/202369,550 mi
  3. 08/06/202472,179 mi+2,629 mi
  4. 11/06/202472,179 mi
  5. 04/06/202574,295 mi+2,116 mi

Average of roughly 2,135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KX55 YLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 21:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart City Coupe (KX55 YLZ) between March 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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