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J999 AJO

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,648 mi
Last recorded107,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 AJO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes, all 4 corners and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Sump corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 104,046 miles

all suspension springs showing corrosion

both front steering arms have slight play in ball joints

both front tyres stepped up on inner edges

coolant level on min

signs of engine oil leak

undertrays fitted

various brake pipes corroded front/rear

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 12 Jun 2023 104,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension springs showing corrosion

both front steering arms have slight play in ball joints

both front tyres stepped up on inner edges

coolant level on min

signs of engine oil leak

undertrays fitted

various brake pipes corroded front/rear

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 92,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 85,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 75,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 65,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,477 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,501 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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J999 AJO is a 2005 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 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 J999 AJO, 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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J999 AJO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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