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8 LBF

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,077 mi
Last recorded70,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 LBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 70,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,283 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 64,283 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,282 miles

Slight oil leak around the turbo charger

rust on brake pipes

slight play in front MacPherson struts when jacked up.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,530 miles

All tyres cracked perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,497 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 53,497 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres distorted

suspension rusty shailing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 44,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,392 miles

advise front brake pads 50% worn (approx) advise engine oil sump corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,545 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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8 LBF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 LBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8 LBF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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