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LJ05 ESV

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,220 mi
Last recorded46,220 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ESV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,764 miles

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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LJ05 ESV is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ05 ESV, 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 LJ05 ESV registered?

LJ05 ESV is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 July 2005.

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