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KN55 DVM

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,797 mi
Last recorded73,797 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DVM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,448 miles

Front discs rusted

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,644 miles

fron brake Discs corroded on outer edge and lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,660 miles

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

centre stop lamp n/w

inside rims of all four wheels buckled

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge, also cuts in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,464 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Intercooler damaged

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)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front coil springs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Intercooler damaged

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,964 miles

BOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,633 miles

nearside front lens broken

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

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty/pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

unable to check underneath due to guards

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,051 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,175 miles

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

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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KN55 DVM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KN55 DVM, 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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KN55 DVM is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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