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KU55 VLB

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,120 mi
Last recorded54,120 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VLB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 54,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2024 54,105 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 54,089 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded .

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 54,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,922 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,453 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 53,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre fitted wrongly (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,034 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,468 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are low on inner edges but not part of the main tread

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,499 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,249 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 20,317 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,595 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 VLB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

KU55 VLB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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