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MT56 VRL

2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,325 mi
Last recorded56,325 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto51,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 VRL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 52,548 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 52,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 52,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 51,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

advise plastic floor cover fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,541 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,693 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

under tray & floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 17 May 2019 46,693 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

under tray & floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,684 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 46,038 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,038 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,518 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,518 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,422 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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MT56 VRL is a 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,599 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 MT56 VRL, 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 19 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT56 VRL is a 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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