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LC05 YRN

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,834 mi
Last recorded74,834 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YRN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,805 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 63,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,256 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,188 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 34,066 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 34,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,311 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 23,311 miles

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

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 YRN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 YRN, 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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What year was LC05 YRN registered?

LC05 YRN is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LC05 YRN safe to buy?

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