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LC05 YPY

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YPY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,295 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,826 miles

Airbag warning lamp on dash

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2012 49,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Airbag warning lamp on dash

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,762 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel cap seal perished & starting to split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Bulb out in HMSL

Driver's door inner opener poor operation

Footbrake spongy

Fuel cap seal perished & starting to split

SRS light on

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,727 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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LC05 YPY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC05 YPY, 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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LC05 YPY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 June 2005.

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