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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front flexi brake hoses perished
headlamp covers opaque
n/s/f T.R.End worn slight play and boot perished
n/s/f lower swivel worn slight play and boot perished
n/s/r tyre worn low 2.5-3mm
r/hand horn push inop
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
front flexi brake hoses perished
headlamp covers opaque
n/s/f T.R.End worn slight play and boot perished
n/s/f lower swivel worn slight play and boot perished
n/s/r tyre worn low 2.5-3mm
r/hand horn push inop
front indicators faded
n/s/f fog lamp unit fallen behind front panel
n/s/r tyre worn low treads
o/s/r tyre nailed treads
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
front indicators faded
n/s/f fog lamp unit fallen behind front panel
n/s/r tyre worn low treads
o/s/r tyre nailed treads
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
under trays.
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
under trays.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine covers
offside front tyre slight splitting on sidewall
undertrays
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine covers
offside front tyre splitting
undertrays
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
engine covers
offside front tyre splitting
undertrays
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre cracking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel filler cap seal perishing.
o/s/f lower arm has movement rear bush.
o/s/f top mount has slight movement.
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel filler cap seal perishing.
o/s/f lower arm has movement rear bush.
o/s/f top mount has slight movement.
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre perished
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyrtes worn low on inner shoulders
Both front tyres perished.
Sump rusty and leaking oil.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
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LJ05 LHH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LHH, 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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LJ05 LHH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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