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LN05 OYB

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,226 mi
Last recorded107,226 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 107,226 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2016 106,238 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 106,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre perished

sump corroded and porous

Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,958 miles

Offside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Turbo pipe damp with oil

Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,958 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Turbo pipe damp with oil

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,218 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

turbo oil pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,807 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer handbrake cables showing corrosion.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 95,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer handbrake cables showing corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,543 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,018 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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LN05 OYB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN05 OYB, 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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What year was LN05 OYB registered?

LN05 OYB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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