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KY55 DHE

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,063 mi
Last recorded53,063 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DHE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,063 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 53,063 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,637 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 51,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,518 miles

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

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

Under vehicle corrosion & some mechanical components

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,549 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 50,548 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,192 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 11,473 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,774 miles

handbrake travel high

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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KY55 DHE 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 KY55 DHE, 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 KY55 DHE registered?

KY55 DHE is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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