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KV55 LGY

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,526 mi
Last recorded52,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LGY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,526 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 51,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,753 miles

near side front side light damaged (cracked)

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LARGE CRACKED AT OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 50,468 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 54,463 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

slight play both front track rod ends

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,442 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,299 miles

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Offside front tyre has cracking to outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,953 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front position light cover damaged

nearside rear tyre uneven on inner edges

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,790 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,776 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,351 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 30,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KV55 LGY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV55 LGY, 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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KV55 LGY is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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