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KV55 GZS

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 GZS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,156 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,839 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 31,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,815 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,815 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,651 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS NAIL IN CENTRE

N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN CENTRE

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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KV55 GZS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KV55 GZS, 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 KV55 GZS registered?

KV55 GZS is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 GZS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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