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WG54 XEX

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,209 mi
Last recorded93,209 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XEX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly, Inside outside

Fail 8 May 2026 93,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly, Inside outside

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,114 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,908 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint + offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 89,476 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake low efforts

Pass 18 Jul 2015 86,361 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 82,497 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,907 miles

center rear brake light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center rear brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,965 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,965 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front pads low

cable from foot brake pedal snapped

Pass 23 Jul 2011 47,708 miles

front indicators faded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,431 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of adjacent components

Fail 18 Feb 2008 14,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,187 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)

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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WG54 XEX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG54 XEX, 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 WG54 XEX registered?

WG54 XEX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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