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LJ56 BPZ

2007 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

113,793 mi
Last recorded113,793 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)40,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 BPZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 113,793 miles

Front brakes imbalanced

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing unevenly, near side close to limit in places

Off side number plate lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,727 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Near side front and near side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,111 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak @ engine

Rear tyres very close to limit and cracking through tread

Fail 25 Jul 2023 104,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak @ engine

Park brake lever loose

Rear tyres very close to limit and cracking through tread

Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,203 miles

3rd stop lamp not working

Front brake pads very low

Front coil springs starting to corrode

Off side front anti roll bar link worn

Off side front side lamp dim

Slight front brake inbalance

Fail 19 Jul 2022 99,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

3rd stop lamp not working

Front brake pads very low

Front coil springs starting to corrode

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Near side number plate lamp not working

Off side front anti roll bar link worn

Off side front side lamp dim

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,326 miles

Nearside front drop link boot starting to split.

Nearside front indicator/ side lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 8 Jul 2021 94,324 miles

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

Nearside front drop link boot starting to split.

Nearside front indicator/ side lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,339 miles

Nearside front indicator lamp cracked.

Rear shock abosorber lower mount starting to split.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 89,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside front indicator lamp cracked.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock abosorber lower mount starting to split.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,593 miles

Near side front multiple lamp cracked

One bulb in third brake lamp not working

Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,591 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side front multiple lamp cracked

One bulb in third brake lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,597 miles

Near side front indicator lamp outer lens broken

Over sills and full length floor tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 73,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Near side front indicator lamp outer lens broken

Near side rear tyre very close to limit and possibly punctured, advise replaced

Over sills and full length floor tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,775 miles

Front tyres wearing very unevenly, advise further inspection

Over sills fitted and full length floor tray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,775 miles

Front tyres wearing very unevenly, advise further inspection

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Over sills fitted and full length floor tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,245 miles

Front tyres wearing at inner edges and starting to crack at outer shoulders, advise replaced

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side repeater pale

Over sills fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,245 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side and near side front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Off side (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working Off side (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres wearing at inner edges and starting to crack at outer shoulders, advise replaced

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side repeater pale

Over sills fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 34,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 30,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 24,292 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,367 miles

front and rear tyres age cracking

front dics corroded

movement in o/s/f shocks absorbers

Fail 10 May 2010 20,367 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear tyres age cracking

front dics corroded

movement in o/s/f shocks absorbers

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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LJ56 BPZ is a 2007 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 40,950 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 LJ56 BPZ, 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 19 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ56 BPZ is a 2007 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 26 January 2007.

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