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KY55 DVL

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DVL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,753 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,458 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 58,436 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,610 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front tyre worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front tyre worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,084 miles

air bag light on

front tyres low inner edges

movement in front strut mounts and bearings

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear indicators faded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres low inner edges

air bag light on

movement in front strut mounts and bearings

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear indicators faded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,766 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,270 miles

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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KY55 DVL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY55 DVL, 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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KY55 DVL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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