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PL05 XXR

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,058 mi
Last recorded109,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XXR
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 109,058 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 106,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel nearing limit

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,325 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,719 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,670 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,670 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,979 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 70,979 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,581 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing/slight cuts and wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre slight wall damage

Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,120 miles

Both rear tyres perishing. Wearing low on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre tread perishing.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,120 miles

Both rear tyres perishing. Wearing low on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre tread perishing.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,229 miles

offside front tyre perished outer wall

Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,967 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,022 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,809 miles

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

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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PL05 XXR is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL05 XXR, 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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PL05 XXR is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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