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2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A
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92,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid heavy fluid leak from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened judder from brake disc on rolling road also badly rusted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid unable to be open not allowing inspection of engine bay (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
radiator mount damaged
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front 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)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front 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)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner tread section, engine coolant radiator mountings broken
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?
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WU55 BYJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WU55 BYJ, 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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WU55 BYJ is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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