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KR05 RFF

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,546 mi
Last recorded96,546 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 RFF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,518 miles

Offside Rear indicator fading

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,660 miles

blow on exhaust box

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres on wear indicators

wear on front brake discs & pads

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,679 miles

colour of both rear indicators

fluctuation on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,357 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front inner brake pad friction material may be broken off

offside rear tyre cracked and on wear limit

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,372 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,907 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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KR05 RFF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KR05 RFF, 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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What year was KR05 RFF registered?

KR05 RFF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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