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KR54 DBZ

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DBZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 71,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 70,133 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing lambda to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,506 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 62,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Apr 2015 48,343 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2014 44,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,996 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,453 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs coroded and pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,430 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,542 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 27,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,448 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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KR54 DBZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR54 DBZ, 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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KR54 DBZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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