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LP03 NER

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,338 mi
Last recorded51,338 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP03 NER
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rev lamps not working

some damage to o/s/f wing/cracked

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2022 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rev lamps not working

some damage to o/s/f wing/cracked

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 47,771 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 38,606 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,409 miles

unable to assess some components and vehicle structure due to undertrays being fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 38,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to assess some components and vehicle structure due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,560 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,921 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,022 miles

sump corroded an leaking oil

Pass 10 May 2011 18,689 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 16,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 14,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,346 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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LP03 NER is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 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 LP03 NER, 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 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LP03 NER is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 17 May 2005.

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