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HJ05 LZS

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,925 mi
Last recorded118,925 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 LZS
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 117,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 117,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 114,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 112,458 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 109,170 miles

Front general corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,255 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,255 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,157 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,735 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 86,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,028 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,729 miles

Front brake components inspection limited due to plastic covers

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,192 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,023 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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HJ05 LZS is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ05 LZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ05 LZS is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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