2005 Smart Roadster 0.7L Petrol · KV55 LKN
2005 Smart Roadster (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 63,496 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV55 LKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 63,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV55 LKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart Roadster (KV55 LKN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KV55 LKN Mileage History
- 08/10/202261,924 mi
- 07/10/202362,489 mi+565 mi
- 17/10/202463,029 mi+540 mi
- 17/10/202463,029 mi
- 13/10/202563,496 mi+467 mi
Average of roughly 521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Smart Smart Roadster (452)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- SAM Unit FailureSerious
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