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LB05 BCU

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,316 mi
Last recorded26,316 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BCU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 26,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 26,307 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,704 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,064 miles

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

fuel cap seal

Fail 21 Aug 2012 19,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

fuel cap seal

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 16,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,092 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 13,092 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LB05 BCU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LB05 BCU, 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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What year was LB05 BCU registered?

LB05 BCU is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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