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FV05 MME

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MME
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,333 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres outter walls & treads starting to crack

Fail 14 Jun 2014 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres outter walls & tread starting to crack

Pass 29 May 2013 65,414 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

off side front headlight glass cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,752 miles

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)

both front tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A reliability report

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FV05 MME is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV05 MME, 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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FV05 MME is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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