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N11 YJL

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,901 mi
Last recorded51,901 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 YJL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 51,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,609 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,494 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,940 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

cover sills fitted

full under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,275 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,787 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 16,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 13,266 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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N11 YJL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N11 YJL, 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 N11 YJL registered?

N11 YJL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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