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LJ05 EPC

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,011 mi
Last recorded71,011 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EPC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,260 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 56,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,535 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2010 35,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,976 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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LJ05 EPC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ05 EPC, 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 LJ05 EPC registered?

LJ05 EPC is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 EPC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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