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BN55 RNZ

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,371 mi
Last recorded30,371 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 RNZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 30,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 29,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 28,174 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 22,422 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 19,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 19,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre small cut to sidewall

all four tyre valves perished

Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,114 miles

small cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2017 15,113 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 3 May 2016 13,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 13,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 8,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 4,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 3,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 2,559 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
2,862
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 97
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
position lamp(s) not working 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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BN55 RNZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN55 RNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN55 RNZ registered?

BN55 RNZ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is BN55 RNZ safe to buy?

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