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HY05 VHM

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,793 mi
Last recorded35,793 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VHM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 35,793 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 35,477 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 35,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,956 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,825 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,477 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,337 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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HY05 VHM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HY05 VHM, 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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What year was HY05 VHM registered?

HY05 VHM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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