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LF55 ZPY

2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto55,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZPY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 101,276 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,533 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,533 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,939 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,830 miles

ADVISE PETROL CAP SEAL STARTING TO CRACK.

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP. (1.2.1b)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE. (6.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% TO 80% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK/SUMP CORRODING. ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (2.7.4)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 58,830 miles

ADVISE PETROL CAP SEAL STARTING TO CRACK.

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP. (1.2.1b)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE. (6.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% TO 80% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK/SUMP CORRODING. ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (2.7.4)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 48,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 26,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,364 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 11,362 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 3,058 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 3,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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LF55 ZPY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,777 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF55 ZPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF55 ZPY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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