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LB05 UCF

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,348 mi
Last recorded81,348 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UCF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,348 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 77,535 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine oil sump corroded damp with oil

Knocking from engine when pulling away

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

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

Offside and nearside front brake ferrules corroded

Oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,712 miles

Slight oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Brake discs front slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil sump corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,136 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside wiper smearing and juddering

both front tyres perished, deep cracks but no ply cords exposed

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2016 74,136 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiper smearing and juddering

both front tyres perished, deep cracks but no ply cords exposed

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs discoloured and corroded on inner surface area

o/s and n/s front tyre treads perished and cracked

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to perish

Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 69,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

emmissions not tested

Pass 30 May 2012 67,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 48,665 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,731 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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LB05 UCF is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 UCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB05 UCF is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 June 2005.

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