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LV05 KVG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,850 miles

Light corrosion suspension

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 56,850 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))

Light corrosion suspension

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,479 miles

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

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded / seems to of been stood for a while

Fail 17 Jun 2024 55,478 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded / seems to of been stood for a while

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,440 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,542 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,465 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,682 miles

REAR DISC'S POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,305 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,699 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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LV05 KVG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV05 KVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LV05 KVG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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