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KR05 DFL

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 DFL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 69,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,851 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 51,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 51,614 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 50,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 49,492 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 37,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 25,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 9,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,486 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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KR05 DFL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KR05 DFL, 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 KR05 DFL registered?

KR05 DFL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is KR05 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 DFL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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