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LJ05 LHH

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2025

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,706 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 79,756 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2023 79,756 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2022 75,179 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 75,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,205 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 71,205 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 67,820 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 67,820 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,005 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,000 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,100 miles

under trays.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,097 miles

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.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,362 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,362 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,389 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,549 miles

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.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,549 miles

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.

Pass 1 May 2013 38,570 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,796 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,653 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Sump rusty and leaking oil.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,590 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 11,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,022 miles

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 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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