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MV05 LJA

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,095 mi
Last recorded95,095 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LJA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 94,682 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 94,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracking split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray fitted front to rear

Fail 16 Aug 2021 93,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Aug 2020 92,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted front to rear.

Pass 2 May 2019 90,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 88,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Wipers starting to smear-judder

Large tinting sticker on screen top edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dim pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Rear Both rear tyre's wearing low on inner edge's

Pass 9 May 2017 85,798 miles

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

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

heatshield around turbo corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,588 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 82,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2015 79,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr and osr shockabsorber bushes worn

Pass 11 May 2015 79,315 miles

nsr and osr shockabsorber bushes worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,785 miles

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF driving/fog lamp inop

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear RAD dented

Fail 19 Jun 2014 75,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF driving/fog lamp inop

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear RAD dented

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,810 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wall cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2012 55,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 49,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,372 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 47,372 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,876 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
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MV05 LJA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV05 LJA, 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.

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MV05 LJA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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