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KY55 YWK

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,930 mi
Last recorded38,930 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 38,338 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FIXING BOLT FITTED TO CHANGE LOOK OF LETTER. (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE SPLIT ON SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 37,987 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 37,760 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,313 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 35,074 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 225/35R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 34,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,124 miles

O/s/r tyre getting close to legal requirement

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Windscreen chip on zone b

Fail 1 Jun 2016 34,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/r tyre getting close to legal requirement

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Windscreen chip on zone b

Pass 26 May 2015 33,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,978 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,403 miles

Both front wipers clearing windscreen smeary

Petrol cap sealing ring slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,164 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 YWK is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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