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BL05 TBU

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,427 mi
Last recorded68,427 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TBU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 68,427 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 67,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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 5 Jan 2024 67,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 67,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 66,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,379 miles

under panels fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 60,382 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 60,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,110 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,951 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2014 36,572 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2012 33,057 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,341 miles

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

n/s headlamp glass cover broken

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,273 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 17,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BL05 TBU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL05 TBU, 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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BL05 TBU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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