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BL05 VLO

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,913 mi
Last recorded90,913 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 90,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,809 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 83,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp warning light staying on (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 73,384 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Body component likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body component likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,216 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,949 miles

both rear shock upper and lower bushes deteriorated

front discs in poor condition and thin

n/s rear tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge, o/s rear tyre just over 3mm and wearing on inner edge.

o/s front suspension weaker then n/s when lifting bar under wheel

o/s front tyre on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), plus worn, feathered on edges and perishing

o/s handbrake outer cable split and corroded and swelling under surface

o/s rear springs corroded, front springs corroding

play and lift in front top mounts ( n/s worse)

play in front shocks ( n/s worse)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 61,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s front side light dim

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both rear shock upper and lower bushes deteriorated

front discs in poor condition and thin

imbalance and pulse in rear brakes

n/s number plate lamp loose

n/s rear tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge, o/s rear tyre just over 3mm and wearing on inner edge.

o/s front suspension weaker then n/s when lifting bar under wheel

o/s front tyre on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), plus worn, feathered on edges and perishing

o/s handbrake outer cable split and corroded and swelling under surface

o/s rear springs corroded, front springs corroding

play and lift in front top mounts ( n/s worse)

play in front shocks ( n/s worse)

play in o/s front drop link

rear indicators faded ( n/s worse)

wipers smear screen

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,763 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,249 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

offside front inner alloy rim bent

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,249 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

offside front inner alloy rim bent

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,274 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,252 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 16,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A reliability report

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BL05 VLO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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