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LJ05 EPP

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,748 mi
Last recorded106,748 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EPP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded but functional. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion present on majority of rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 103,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,586 miles

Front brake disc's worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension bushes starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 89,586 miles

Front brake disc's worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension bushes starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,596 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,034 miles

handbrake cable front linkage fouling coolant hose

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 EPP is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPP, 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 EPP is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 July 2005.

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