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J7 BRX

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,385 mi
Last recorded64,385 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BRX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 64,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,864 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer plastic door sill not fully secured.

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

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

engine management warning light indicates a fault.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 36,118 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 33,506 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,144 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 24,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 21,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 19,539 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 16,136 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,136 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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J7 BRX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J7 BRX, 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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What year was J7 BRX registered?

J7 BRX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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