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LJ05 EPF

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,699 mi
Last recorded110,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EPF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,699 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 110,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,736 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 107,719 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 101,390 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Cracks to offside rear tyre.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Cracks to offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 11,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f foglamp cracked & broken

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,833 miles

n/s/f foglamp cracked & broken

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,854 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,441 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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LJ05 EPF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,626 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 EPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 EPF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 16 June 2005.

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