Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A reliable? We analysed 3,503 real MOT tests across 222 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A 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 Coupe Brabus A.
Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 402 | 76.9% | 28,658 | 48,944 | 67,149 |
| 2005 | 1,980 | 76.9% | 33,965 | 51,220 | 70,851 |
| 2004 | 1,063 | 76.4% | 33,168 | 52,770 | 74,062 |
How Long Does a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A Last?
Based on 222 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A vehicles on UK roads.
Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A 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 Coupe Brabus A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.9% MOT pass rate from 1,980 tests
76.4% MOT pass rate from 1,063 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.9% across 1,980 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.4% — 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 Coupe Brabus A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A THIS CAR | 76.9% | 3,503 | 51,514 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 |
| Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa | 91.8% | 1,885 | 33,770 mi | — 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 Coupe Brabus A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.9% across 3,503 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 Coupe Brabus A are registration plate lamp not working (97 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (71), and position lamp(s) not working (57). 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 Coupe Brabus A owner drives around 2,862 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 Coupe Brabus A 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.