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KS55 CTO

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 CTO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 70,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 70,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 69,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 69,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 69,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 69,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,085 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 69,085 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

under tray front to rear

Fail 14 Jun 2017 69,075 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

under tray front to rear

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,664 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,353 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,880 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 47,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 42,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,960 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,837 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,400 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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KS55 CTO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KS55 CTO, 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 KS55 CTO registered?

KS55 CTO is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is KS55 CTO safe to buy?

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