Smart Roadster Brabus Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto reliable? We analysed 3,412 real MOT tests across 210 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate lamp not working, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart Roadster Brabus Auto.
Smart Roadster Brabus Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart Roadster Brabus Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart Roadster Brabus Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart Roadster Brabus Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart Roadster Brabus Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart Roadster Brabus Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 | 80.0% | 29,055 | 51,599 | 70,344 |
| 2006 | 734 | 77.8% | 25,747 | 47,684 | 67,570 |
| 2005 | 1,337 | 79.7% | 28,875 | 48,096 | 71,146 |
| 2004 | 1,229 | 74.6% | 34,289 | 55,069 | 79,070 |
How Long Does a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto Last?
Based on 210 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Smart Roadster Brabus Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart Roadster Brabus Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Smart Roadster Brabus Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.0% MOT pass rate from 95 tests
74.6% MOT pass rate from 1,229 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.0% across 95 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Roadster Brabus Auto THIS CAR | 77.5% | 3,412 | 49,975 mi | 22 yrs |
| Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) | 74% | 44,118 | 54,896 mi | 23 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto | 79.4% | 44,035 | 38,367 mi | 18 yrs |
| Smart City Passion 61 Auto | 73% | 27,463 | 48,099 mi | 23 yrs |
| Honda CBX750 | 82.1% | 3,696 | 37,431 mi | 42 yrs |
Compared to the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (74.0% pass rate) and the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto (79.4% pass rate), the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 3,412 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto are registration plate lamp not working (78 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (78), and position lamp(s) not working (55). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Smart Roadster Brabus Auto owner drives around 2,660 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.