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KY55 YXL

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,661 mi
Last recorded37,661 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YXL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near sode frpnt side light lenz cracked

off side front wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,837 miles

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

near sode frpnt side light lenz cracked

off side front wiper split

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 YXL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

KY55 YXL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is KY55 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 YXL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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