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Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

S5 YCGMOT history

S5 YCG is a black petrol Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,628 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 YCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Roadster Coupe Brabus A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 YCG was last recorded at 94,628 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2016: 63,232 miles, lower than 63,732 miles on 6 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,628 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,628 miles
  • 2025 – 92,429 miles
  • 2024 – 90,872 miles
  • 2022 – 90,631 miles
  • 2021 – 88,841 miles
  • 2019 – 81,215 miles
  • 2018 – 73,989 miles
  • 2017 – 68,129 miles
  • 2016 – 63,232 miles
  • 2015 – 59,487 miles
  • 2014 – 55,602 miles
  • 2013 – 50,961 miles
  • 2011 – 42,609 miles
  • 2010 – 36,675 miles
  • 2009 – 30,360 miles
  • 2008 – 24,436 miles
  • 2007 – 19,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,628 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    398060534996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail94,628 miles (+2,199)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    936411332624
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,429 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    854881367200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail92,428 miles (+15)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    745514079206
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail92,413 miles (+1,541)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    261738421914
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush case corroded/damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,872 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    486086486699
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    415158373186
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,631 miles (+866)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    659696676512
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,765 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    966114927629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,841 miles (+7,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,841 miles
    Test number
    270200297328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,215 miles (+7,226)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    333278392932
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass73,989 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    564932256699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail73,988 miles (+5,859)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,988 miles
    Test number
    837536017572
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass68,129 miles (+4,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    270662538676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,232 miles (-500)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    804047627134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,732 miles (+4,245)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    383981206330
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,487 miles (+3,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    237549025489
    • NoteRad slight loose

  18. Pass55,602 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    246573934133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator loose
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail55,602 miles (+4,641)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    875053634131
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator loose
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass50,961 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    308643543103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    218145481293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail42,609 miles (+5,934)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    357245181200
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    373501890431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail36,675 miles (+6,315)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    934681090246
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,360 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    933429489274
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRadiator insecure

  26. Fail30,360 miles (+5,924)2 failures3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    370319089244
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRadiator insure

  27. Pass24,436 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,436 miles
    Test number
    680641498240
    • NoteRadiator loose

  28. Fail24,436 miles (+5,315)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,436 miles
    Test number
    972631198217
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRadiator loose

  29. Pass19,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,121 miles
    Test number
    370018977415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 YCG

Does S5 YCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 YCG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 YCG?
The MOT on S5 YCG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 YCG done?
S5 YCG was recorded at 94,628 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,127 miles a year.
Has S5 YCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 YCG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 YCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 YCG find?
S5 YCG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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