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FE05 VHF

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VHF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 28,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 225/35r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 28,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 28,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,290 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on engine sump

Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,931 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 27,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 27,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,836 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 26,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,214 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,822 miles

both front brake discs corroded but ok for brake test

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 17,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 14,939 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,939 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FE05 VHF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE05 VHF, 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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FE05 VHF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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