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KY55 DVV

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,199 mi
Last recorded40,199 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DVV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,486 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 38,888 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 37,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 35,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,197 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 34,304 miles

outer bead rim on n/s front rim slightly damaged

rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,643 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished and spliting

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished and spliting

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,722 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall curb damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,154 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,951 miles

front tyres side walls cracked and between treads

rear tyres side walls cracked and between treads also becoming low tread in middle

Fail 4 Sep 2008 18,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres becoming low tread and side walls cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,330 miles

rear tyres becoming low tread and side walls cracked

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 DVV 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 88.2%.

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 DVV, 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 DVV is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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