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HY05 VHF

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,207 mi
Last recorded22,207 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VHF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 22,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 22,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 22,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,126 miles

plastic outter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,120 miles

n/s/r tyer wall starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,143 miles

both front discs worn and rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Feb 2009 19,143 miles

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

both front discs worn and rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,945 miles

both front wheel dented(inner)

offside front fog/side lens broken

offside rear wheel distorted (inner)

offside tyre low

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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HY05 VHF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HY05 VHF, 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 HY05 VHF registered?

HY05 VHF is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 VHF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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