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NM55 TAN

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,656 mi
Last recorded49,656 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 TAN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 48,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,298 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate/unbond

Fail 15 Aug 2014 47,296 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate/unbond

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,165 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 44,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,755 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,510 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 37,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,905 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 36,905 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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NM55 TAN is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NM55 TAN, 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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What year was NM55 TAN registered?

NM55 TAN is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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