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J19 RDE

2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,007 mi
Last recorded80,007 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A48,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 RDE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts ,underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oversills and undertrays restricting inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2024 79,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts ,underseal restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oversills and undertrays restricting inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,014 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion all front and rear suspension components

under trays restricting full inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2021 78,265 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion all front and rear suspension components

under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right on back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion all rear suspension components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside lower and surface corrosion all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion underneath front and rear suspension components

Under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,407 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted unable too fully inspect

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,714 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 63,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,282 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shocks lower bushes debonded

both wiper blades split

sticker on windscreen but hidden behind rear view mirror

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J19 RDE is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 J19 RDE, 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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J19 RDE is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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