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SB05 KLA

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,668 mi
Last recorded56,668 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 KLA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 56,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 51,907 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 51,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,431 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,062 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 46,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,005 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 35,023 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 25,058 miles

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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SB05 KLA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB05 KLA, 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 SB05 KLA registered?

SB05 KLA is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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