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HT05 LRV

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,733 mi
Last recorded37,733 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 LRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,620 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,620 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

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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HT05 LRV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT05 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT05 LRV registered?

HT05 LRV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is HT05 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 LRV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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