MOT Status
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76,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlight glass broken but not affecting the beam pattern
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm Depth (4.1.E.1)
Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlight glass broken but not affecting the beam pattern
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm Depth (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
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LJ05 ESG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?
LJ05 ESG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 July 2005.
Is LJ05 ESG safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ05 ESG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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