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LJ55 CEO

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,424 mi
Last recorded42,424 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CEO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 42,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,966 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 41,966 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,847 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 41,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,012 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,651 miles

Engine mount split

Fail 1 Jun 2016 33,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Engine mount split

Pass 4 May 2015 32,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,894 miles

coil springs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,604 miles

body damage,no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 31,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damage,no sharp edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,557 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,592 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
2,862
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 97
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
position lamp(s) not working 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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LJ55 CEO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,220 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 Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 CEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ55 CEO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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