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LJ55 ABV

2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,264 mi
Last recorded61,264 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)53,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ABV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,264 miles

Under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2025 60,560 miles

Rear rear tyre wear to be monitored

Pass 4 Jan 2024 60,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,981 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,808 miles

Nearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 17,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,205 miles

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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LJ55 ABV is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 ABV, 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 20 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 LJ55 ABV registered?

LJ55 ABV is a 2006 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 January 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ55 ABV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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