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LJ05 EPU

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,359 mi
Last recorded46,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)54,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 41,863 miles

Centre Front floor pan and engine covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,851 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,748 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,292 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 35,292 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,586 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 34,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,041 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,228 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,084 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 EPU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EPU, 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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What year was LJ05 EPU registered?

LJ05 EPU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 EPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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