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KV05 GVZ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,376 mi
Last recorded103,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 GVZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 103,376 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 103,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 99,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 99,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,571 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2024 88,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,669 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,717 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,392 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged brake ABS reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,053 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

O/s/r tyre cracked & perished slightly

Oil leak from engine sump area

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,990 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

O/s/r tyre cracked & perished slightly

Oil leak from engine sump area

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,386 miles

nsf tyre cracked and perished

nsr tyre cracked and perished

osf tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,587 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both nearside indicators flashing all the time

Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,564 miles

o/s/ front wiper blade split,still clears windscreen

slight wear/play in o/s/f strutt/shocker

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,000 miles

both front tyres cracked & perished slightly on edge of tread

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,281 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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KV05 GVZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV05 GVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV05 GVZ registered?

KV05 GVZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 March 2005.

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