2005 Smart City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · LJ55 NJK
2005 Smart City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 96,729 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART CITY COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ55 NJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 96,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ55 NJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart City Coupe (LJ55 NJK) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
LJ55 NJK Mileage History
- 14/08/202491,178 mi
- 05/08/202592,456 mi+1,278 mi
- 14/08/202592,544 mi+88 mi
- 12/08/202696,727 mi+4,183 mi
- 13/08/202696,729 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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