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KV55 LKK

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LKK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,574 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,426 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,953 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,085 miles

unable to inspect underneath properly due to plastic gaurds

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,073 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,594 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 55,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All four coil springs corroded

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,434 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,398 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 52,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,734 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,651 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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KV55 LKK is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV55 LKK, 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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KV55 LKK is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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