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GY05 FPN

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FPN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,840 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims ( both ). (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both. ()

brake pedal pad damaged.

interior mirror loose.

oil leak.

Fail 18 Jul 2025 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims ( both ). (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both. ()

brake pedal pad damaged.

interior mirror loose.

oil leak.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Jul 2024 76,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

turbo actuator arm broken

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,532 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 73,531 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 71,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,277 miles

Coil spring corroded all four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 70,277 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,567 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,584 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,645 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,200 miles

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,093 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,093 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,079 miles

Fuel cap rubber perished

Slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,893 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 48,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear tyres under inflated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,311 miles

Play in nearside front lower swivel

Rear indicators fading

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,794 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 36,791 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust lower mounting has a securing bolt missing.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,265 miles

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

slight distortion to nearside front tyre.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,265 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting.

slight distortion to nearside front tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,469 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm.

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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GY05 FPN is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GY05 FPN, 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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GY05 FPN is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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