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PN55 BVV

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,869 mi
Last recorded51,869 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 BVV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,869 miles

Various under body components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,409 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 49,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,538 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 49,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,045 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 38,175 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 32,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,995 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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PN55 BVV is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PN55 BVV, 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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PN55 BVV is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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