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RX55 RXS

2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto47,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 RXS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,650 miles

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

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

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

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

charge cooler bracket broken

Fail 15 Jul 2024 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

charge cooler bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

charge cooler mounting broken

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,380 miles

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

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

charge cooler mounting broken

sump corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 73,379 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near support clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

charge cooler mounting broken

sump corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,773 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,801 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front and rear slightly insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/5 High level brake light LEDS not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 67,200 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front & both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 63,733 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Alloy wheel inner rim has been repaired

Rear Number plate slightly insecure

Wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 2 May 2018 63,733 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rear mounts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Alloy wheel inner rim has been repaired

Rear Number plate slightly insecure

Wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn low 3mm

Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn low 3mm

Pass 3 May 2016 56,724 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (2.7.4)

n/s/horn button not working on steering wheel

oil seepage from engine

Fail 3 May 2016 56,724 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (2.7.4)

n/s/horn button not working on steering wheel

oil seepage from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,384 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Turbo coooler pipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,732 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S parking brake effort low.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,671 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,330 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,425 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 22,425 miles

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

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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RX55 RXS is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 47,684 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 RX55 RXS, 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 20 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 RX55 RXS registered?

RX55 RXS is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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