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YLK 2

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,925 mi
Last recorded97,925 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLK 2
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,925 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,009 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle at time of MOT test.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 90,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt excessively twisted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner 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))

Offside Front Seatbelt excessively twisted

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Dec 2022 86,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner 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))

Offside Front Seatbelt excessively twisted

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,976 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (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 Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 20 Jun 2019 68,976 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (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 Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,219 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,694 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,450 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 30,450 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,093 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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YLK 2 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YLK 2, 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 YLK 2 registered?

YLK 2 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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