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LV05 KVE

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KVE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 99,552 miles

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

Front shock cover Brocken both side

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

bonnet handle Brocken

n/s/f Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,844 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 95,844 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,823 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 92,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,144 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 92,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,733 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,363 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 44,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,617 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,031 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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LV05 KVE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV05 KVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV05 KVE registered?

LV05 KVE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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