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NA55 DWJ

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,588 mi
Last recorded125,588 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 DWJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 125,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 125,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 125,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 125,252 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 125,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 125,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 124,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,811 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 124,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 124,695 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2015 124,660 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,628 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside park brake cable outer protective section corroded

Nearside rear drive shaft, inner gaiter damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x1 of 5 centre stop light bulbs not working.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 124,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside park brake cable outer protective section corroded

Nearside rear drive shaft, inner gaiter damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x1 of 5 centre stop light bulbs not working.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 123,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 123,129 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,005 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 119,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,696 miles

brake warning light on

corrsion coil springs.

exhaust rattle.

front number plate damaged.

o/s track rod end boot split.

oil filter housing very poor condition.

slight movement both lower ball joints.

slight movement both strut tops.

slight movement o/s track rod end.

sump pan very poor condition.

suspension bushes poor condition.

turbo oil feed pipes very poor condition.

underbody corrsion forming.

various body damage.

windscreen damaged.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 110,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

corrsion coil springs.

exhaust rattle.

front number plate damaged.

o/s track rod end boot split.

oil filter housing very poor condition.

slight movement both lower ball joints.

slight movement both strut tops.

slight movement o/s track rod end.

sump pan very poor condition.

suspension bushes poor condition.

turbo oil feed pipes very poor condition.

underbody corrsion forming.

various body damage.

windscreen damaged.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full underbody cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,037 miles

surface rust to all brake pipes

all alloy wheels damaged

eml on

n/s/f tyre slight runout (lumpy)

slight suspension knocks

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of the underside

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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NA55 DWJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NA55 DWJ, 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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NA55 DWJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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