2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A 0.7L Petrol · PX55 GUD

The 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A presents a clean and stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 May 2026 at 89,064 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This outcome is consistent with the preceding four tests, all of which also passed without advisories or failures. The record indicates a resolving or, more accurately, a consistently well-maintained trajectory with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged over the documented history. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low and stagnant usage. Between the test on 5 August 2025 at 89,024 miles and the test on 29 May 2026 at 89,064 miles, the vehicle covered just 40 miles over a period of nearly ten months. Looking further back, the car accumulated only 467 miles between 23 May 2024 and 5 August 2025, a span of over a year. This suggests the vehicle has spent prolonged periods stationary. For a 21-year-old car with an annual average of roughly 4,241 miles, this recent inactivity is a significant shift from its earlier usage pattern and raises questions about the condition of components that rely on regular operation. Despite the flawless MOT record, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on the risks associated with long-term storage. Tyres may show signs of sidewall cracking or flat-spotting from standing in one position, even if tread depth remains legal. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and binding, as a stationary vehicle suffers accelerated disc rust. The fuel system, including the tank and lines, warrants inspection for stale fuel or internal corrosion. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for perishing or sag, particularly if the car has been sitting on its tyres under load for extended periods. The exhaust system and its mountings should be inspected for corrosion, a common issue on older Smart vehicles, especially around the rear box and joints. Given the Brabus body kit and low ride height, check the undertray and sill areas for stone damage or surface rust that may not yet constitute an MOT failure but could indicate neglect. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it cannot substitute for a hands-on assessment of a car that has recently been doing very little mileage.