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YF05 VHL

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,465 mi
Last recorded132,465 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VHL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 132,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,033 miles

corrosion to front and rear inner sill and rear floor pan

slight play front strut top mounts

Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,919 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 117,880 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

nearside front shock absorber has slight internal play

Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

nearside front shock absorber has slight internal play

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Around rear bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Radiator cable tied up and hanging lower than designed.

Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake cable outer corroded.

Rear brakes out of balance throughout range.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,604 miles

O/S front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

front inner pads appear low

slight binding o/s rear wheel (not enough to show on meter)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 86,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,182 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,170 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,497 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 71,478 miles

n/s wheel slightly buckled

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,400 miles

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

n/s rear wheel slightly bucked

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,346 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 56,660 miles

O/S wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,839 miles

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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YF05 VHL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YF05 VHL, 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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YF05 VHL is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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