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LV05 FJX

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

63,559 mi
Last recorded63,559 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,559 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,569 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,690 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 52,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 52,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,746 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 46,745 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 6 bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,931 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 44,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,418 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 43,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking..

Offside,Nearside front tyres stepped wear cracking.

Oil leak

Petrol cap seal seal starting to crack

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,201 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 28,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2013 28,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,392 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 25,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 17,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,391 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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LV05 FJX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LV05 FJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 FJX registered?

LV05 FJX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 FJX safe to buy?

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