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LG05 FMD

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,040 mi
Last recorded103,040 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FMD
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 99,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 99,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 95,278 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,661 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 81,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,484 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,484 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 76,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,972 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,988 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,687 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,322 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 614,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 49,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 34,273 miles

front tyres have uneven ware on the inner edges, suggest the tracking is checked at some point

Pass 9 May 2008 18,092 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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LG05 FMD is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG05 FMD, 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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LG05 FMD is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 25 March 2005.

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