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KU55 KGN

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KGN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,370 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 51,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,915 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,869 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have splits to outer walls

Pass 4 May 2017 45,381 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,122 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn/cracking

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre worn/cracking

Offside Front tyre worn/cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,699 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 40,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,159 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,777 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,214 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,923 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 28,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side front main beam glass smashed sharp edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,959 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 21,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,530 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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KU55 KGN is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KU55 KGN, 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 KU55 KGN registered?

KU55 KGN is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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