CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF05 LHZ

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,638 mi
Last recorded82,638 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LHZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 82,638 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 82,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 82,356 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,350 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 80,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,088 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 76,088 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 73,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,709 miles

oil sump porous

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,858 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside offside number plate light incorrect colour

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,737 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,840 miles

front discs scored

front pads worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,574 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Full Smart Roadster Brabus Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF05 LHZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 LHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF05 LHZ?

You can check the full history of LF05 LHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF05 LHZ registered?

LF05 LHZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LF05 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 LHZ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF05 LHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF05 LHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.