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BV05 GTF

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GTF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 121,859 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,554 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 120,756 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,123 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,832 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 10,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,557 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,595 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,547 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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BV05 GTF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BV05 GTF, 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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BV05 GTF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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