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LK05 BMO

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,566 mi
Last recorded86,566 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BMO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,566 miles

manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,432 miles

advise front brake discs wearing thin

advise offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,503 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 38% n/s reading lower (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 79,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,886 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 77,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,193 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,004 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2011 68,004 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,028 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 30,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,401 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LK05 BMO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 BMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK05 BMO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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