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KV05 ZRX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,452 mi
Last recorded60,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZRX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,452 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 60,452 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 57,336 miles

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 54,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,606 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre very deteriorated on outer shoulder and along tread pattern

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front tyre very deteriorated on outer shoulder and along tread pattern

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,289 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,540 miles

DRIVERS SIDE HIGH BEAM LAMP CRACKED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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 11 Feb 2010 27,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,426 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 ZRX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

KV05 ZRX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is KV05 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 ZRX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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