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LJ04 EFV

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,462 mi
Last recorded100,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp too dim,just about make out be am pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 94,249 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,843 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

full underbody tray fitted restricting obversations

Fail 7 Apr 2011 69,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

full underbody tray fitted restricting obversations

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,137 miles

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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LJ04 EFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ04 EFV, 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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What year was LJ04 EFV registered?

LJ04 EFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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