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YJ55 HZB

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HZB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,902 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,187 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 50,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,420 miles

advise front tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,457 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f side walls cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,573 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 22,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished. MICH PILOT SPORT 225/35ZR17Y

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,447 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

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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YJ55 HZB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YJ55 HZB, 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 YJ55 HZB registered?

YJ55 HZB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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