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LJ05 ERZ

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,168 miles

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 83,198 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear underbody covered in sealant

Fail 8 May 2024 83,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear underbody covered in sealant

Pass 9 May 2023 80,521 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 78,769 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))

x2 front struts outer casings corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 76,696 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators starting to discolour and showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,352 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,755 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,120 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 72,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,161 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,720 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing has[ very slight] rough on rotation

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,802 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,138 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 55,138 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,349 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,492 miles

elements out on high level stop lamp

Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,492 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

elements out on high level stop lamp

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,640 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 31,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,838 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2008 24,838 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in offside front tyre

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 ERZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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