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WN05 TZC

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,356 mi
Last recorded101,356 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 TZC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 99,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,827 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,971 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 91,970 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension, discs corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension, discs corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,901 miles

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

Oil leak engine sump pan

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak engine sump pan

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,686 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,686 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,075 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 70,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 49,626 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 49,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010
Fail 17 Mar 2010 31,018 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,422 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

offside front wiper blade split on the ends

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

offside front wiper blade split on the ends

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,326 miles

Advise osf wiper split

Battery insecure

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

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

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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WN05 TZC is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WN05 TZC, 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 WN05 TZC registered?

WN05 TZC is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WN05 TZC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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