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LW05 DHJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,522 mi
Last recorded109,522 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 DHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded IN GENERAL. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH LAMPS. (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD.

PETROL CAP SEAL STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 109,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER TYRE WALL/TREAD. (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded IN GENERAL. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH LAMPS. (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE STEPPED WEAR/WEAR INNER EDGES.

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

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD.

PETROL CAP SEAL STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,648 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 102,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Engine stabilizer mount deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear to NSF tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,654 miles

Advise Offside headlamp adjustment.

Advise fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Advise parking brake adjustment/inpection.

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre stepped wear,cuts strong advise.

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

Offside front tyre slight cracking.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Various bodywork,trim damage.

Various underbody surface corrosion/subframes etc.

Windscreen stone chipped.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,654 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise Offside headlamp adjustment.

Advise fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Advise parking brake adjustment/inpection.

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre stepped wear,cuts strong advise.

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

Offside front tyre slight cracking.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Various bodywork,trim damage.

Various underbody surface corrosion/subframes etc.

Windscreen stone chipped.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,664 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre stepped wear

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,108 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

bad engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,654 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

near side rear road wheel damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,653 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

near side rear road wheel damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,801 miles

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

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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LW05 DHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LW05 DHJ, 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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LW05 DHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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