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LJ05 EPX

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,772 mi
Last recorded46,772 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,772 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,279 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 38,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 33,704 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,451 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 29,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perished

rear wheel bearings didn't test on both sides

Fail 16 Nov 2020 29,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perished

rear wheel bearings didn't test on both sides

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,562 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side.. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 28,274 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,849 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 27,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.D.3a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 27,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.D.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,448 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel stiff

Fail 25 Nov 2015 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,899 miles

front tyres heavily cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,915 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 25,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,365 miles

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

ofs/ front tyer has cut

Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,871 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 EPX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

LJ05 EPX is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 June 2005.

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