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VIB 656

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,860 mi
Last recorded37,860 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 656
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 37,860 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 37,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 36,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 35,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,704 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,287 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer tread shoulder cracking

Offside Front tyre, outer tread shoulder cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,921 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Plastic liners and trays preventing full examination

Slight drag on o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,871 miles

Some damage to both rear tyre walls

Some deterioration to front tyre carcasses

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,820 miles

o/s/ wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 23,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,740 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,997 miles

Some play in osf shock absorber

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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VIB 656 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VIB 656, 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 VIB 656 registered?

VIB 656 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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