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LJ05 LHG

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,075 mi
Last recorded84,075 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 84,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,106 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 77,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 75,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,441 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 75,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,343 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,868 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2020 74,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust manifold cracked

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,653 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,508 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 70,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 70,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 68,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 62,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres low edge

both front tyres slight cracked

n.s.f. lower side light not working

o.s.f. tyre under 3mm tread

Fail 10 May 2011 62,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low edge

both front tyres slight cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

n.s.f. lower side light not working

o.s.f. tyre under 3mm tread

Pass 11 May 2010 52,487 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 May 2010 52,487 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 43,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,211 miles

sat nav removed from screen

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LJ05 LHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 LHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 LHG registered?

LJ05 LHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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