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SN05 LBU

2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto50,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 LBU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,539 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 49,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,926 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 39,925 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen wiper motor or linkage noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen wiper motor or linkage noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 21,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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SN05 LBU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 50,939 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 Roadster Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SN05 LBU registered?

SN05 LBU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is SN05 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 LBU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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