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KY55 DHX

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,895 mi
Last recorded40,895 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DHX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 40,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 40,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 40,263 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to wheel cyl's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,248 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to both rear tyre tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 38,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to both rear tyre tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,577 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,724 miles

vehicle underbody panels fitted

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

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

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

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

plastic outter sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,909 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls starting to perrish

vehicle has under panels fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,891 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 26,507 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,324 miles

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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KY55 DHX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KY55 DHX, 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 KY55 DHX registered?

KY55 DHX is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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