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DG05 LLJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,165 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Smell of fuel inside vehicle. No leaks apparent. Fuel cap seal effective.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Smell of fuel inside vehicle. No leaks apparent. Fuel cap seal effective.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,410 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,895 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,966 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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DG05 LLJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG05 LLJ, 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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What year was DG05 LLJ registered?

DG05 LLJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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