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LC05 YSB

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,913 mi
Last recorded66,913 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YSB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 66,913 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 66,766 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 63,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 60,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall badly perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,095 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Drivers/Passengers (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,647 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,647 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,147 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 50,145 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 45,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is deflated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,138 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted.

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread depth.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 27,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn and pitted.

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,294 miles

both front discs wearing on inner face.

o/s front wiper blade split.

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 YSB is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 10 June 2005.

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