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MV05 LJE

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,856 mi
Last recorded56,856 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LJE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 54,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,352 miles

Front registration plate damaged/cracked but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked, perished

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,165 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Offside tyre slightly cracking, perished in tread

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,959 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,959 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,888 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,407 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,191 miles

low effort on nearside rear park brake

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,539 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,569 miles

nearside park brake requires adjustment/repair

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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MV05 LJE is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV05 LJE, 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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What year was MV05 LJE registered?

MV05 LJE is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 July 2005.

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