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YH05 OAZ

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,384 mi
Last recorded49,384 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 OAZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,012 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged due to catching drive shaft (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 16 Apr 2020 47,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2020 47,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle floor, unable to carry out a full under vehicle examination

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle floor, unable to carry out a full under vehicle examination

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,723 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 42,723 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,028 miles

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

Fuel cap seal very slightly cracked

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

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,283 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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YH05 OAZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YH05 OAZ, 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 YH05 OAZ registered?

YH05 OAZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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