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E12 BRB

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,148 mi
Last recorded71,148 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 BRB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 71,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 69,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,092 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,235 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 45,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 44,430 miles

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

nearside headlamp light output low

Fail 21 May 2015 44,430 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside headlamp light output low

Pass 22 May 2014 42,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,577 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Fuel cap seal poor

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,656 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 31,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,252 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front wiper blade split on ends

strong advise offside front wiper blade split but still clears the screen

strong advise offside rear inner wheel damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2011 29,252 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split on ends

strong advise offside front wiper blade split but still clears the screen

strong advise offside rear inner wheel damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,460 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 25,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,375 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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E12 BRB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E12 BRB, 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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E12 BRB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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