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KX55 MVS

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,214 mi
Last recorded99,214 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 MVS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 99,214 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 99,073 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 98,289 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,016 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,433 miles

oil leak, coil springs corroded, brakepipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 97,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,029 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 96,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,308 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 95,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,803 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,290 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,220 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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KX55 MVS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX55 MVS, 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 KX55 MVS registered?

KX55 MVS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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