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LG05 FNL

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FNL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,671 miles

Ignition barrel loose

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 76,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

One segment of high level brake light not working, front and rear suspension components covered in paint and/or wax oil

Pass 25 May 2019 65,058 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

cover and shields fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 49,766 miles

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

both front upper suspension mounts have slight movement

front shocks corroded

plastic under trays fitted

rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 49,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front upper suspension mounts have slight movement

front shocks corroded

plastic under trays fitted

rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,017 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 36,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,361 miles

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

advise slight movement in offside front top shock support

Fail 16 May 2008 17,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise slight movement in offside front top shock support

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LG05 FNL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG05 FNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG05 FNL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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