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GL06 YKV

2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A48,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 YKV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 111,999 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1x4=4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,069 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,689 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,766 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,766 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,466 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 39,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,826 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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GL06 YKV is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,944 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 GL06 YKV, 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 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL06 YKV registered?

GL06 YKV is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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