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LG55 OTW

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Beige Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,396 mi
Last recorded56,396 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OTW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 56,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1111 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 50,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1111 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 50,169 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 50,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the advisory limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the advisory limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 May 2019 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the advisory limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the advisory limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,106 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Mar 2015 27,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,027 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 24,027 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 19,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 19,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,462 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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LG55 OTW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Beige with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LG55 OTW, 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 LG55 OTW registered?

LG55 OTW is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is LG55 OTW safe to buy?

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