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KV05 ZHL

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,967 mi
Last recorded53,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 53,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,136 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,946 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 49,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,760 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,073 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,910 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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,099 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,885 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 36,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,294 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 ZHL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

KV05 ZHL is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 10 May 2005.

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