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LV05 KVF

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,509 mi
Last recorded107,509 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KVF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,509 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 107,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section under wheelarch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear into hose and from hose across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,734 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,983 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,983 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,347 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres have slight perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,145 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,478 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,342 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 47,537 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded

front tyres has cuts on outer wall

fuel cap slight cut

Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,537 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded

front tyres has cuts on outer wall

fuel cap slight cut

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,591 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 30,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S diff seal leaking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,074 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 19,080 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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LV05 KVF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV05 KVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LV05 KVF registered?

LV05 KVF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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