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GP54 CUW

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 CUW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,316 miles

advise condition of body work various

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front engine mounting worn

o/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish walls

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front engine mounting worn

o/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish walls

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,903 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill trim loose

Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,896 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s outer sill trim loose

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill cover fitted o/s

rear body panel damaged/holed

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,774 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,215 miles

n/s/front side light cover cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,215 miles

n/s/front side light cover cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,368 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,241 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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GP54 CUW is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,096 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 Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP54 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP54 CUW is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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