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MY05 RCR

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,909 mi
Last recorded67,909 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 RCR
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 May 2024 67,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 67,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 65,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,952 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,464 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,473 miles

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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MY05 RCR is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MY05 RCR, 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 MY05 RCR registered?

MY05 RCR is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is MY05 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY05 RCR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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