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MV05 LJF

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,123 mi
Last recorded94,123 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LJF
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 94,123 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,992 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,674 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive damp around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak turbo area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake just met required effort

Rear fuel filter slight movement in bracket (strap broken)

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,585 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,346 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,184 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,544 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,487 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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MV05 LJF is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV05 LJF registered?

MV05 LJF is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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