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V303 RAR

2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,385 mi
Last recorded52,385 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto47,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 RAR
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 52,385 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,170 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 45,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy area (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy area (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 32,618 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2016 22,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,451 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 1,524 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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V303 RAR is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V303 RAR, 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 V303 RAR registered?

V303 RAR is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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