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BD05 YNM

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,051 mi
Last recorded100,051 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YNM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,051 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,104 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 98,103 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 92,215 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f blade split but clears screen

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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 number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,565 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,318 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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BD05 YNM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 YNM, 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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BD05 YNM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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