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HJ05 LZD

2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,355 mi
Last recorded78,355 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 LZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,222 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,278 miles

All tyres getting low

Front brake pads low

Fail 26 Nov 2014 68,277 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres getting low

Front brake pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,620 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 31,620 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,799 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,479 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,248 miles

engine becoming very smokey - just passed emissions test

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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HJ05 LZD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 44,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ05 LZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ05 LZD registered?

HJ05 LZD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 LZD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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