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KS05 RNE

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,569 mi
Last recorded71,569 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 RNE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,456 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,001 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 31,000 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,922 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,756 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,104 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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KS05 RNE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 KS05 RNE, 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 KS05 RNE registered?

KS05 RNE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is KS05 RNE safe to buy?

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