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LJ05 ERY

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,945 mi
Last recorded84,945 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,563 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,784 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,576 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,555 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,083 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,652 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,652 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,027 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 ERY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

LJ05 ERY is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 July 2005.

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