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BR04 MBO

2017 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

210,502 mi
Last recorded210,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 MBO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 210,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 196,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 185,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 58,482 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 163,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 56,484 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 125,333 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,961 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,564 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 54,301 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 54,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 34,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 52,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,324 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 52,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,226 miles

underbody & sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,396 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 51,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,799 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 50,799 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,892 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,899 miles

near side front head light small crack

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,182 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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BR04 MBO is a 2017 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR04 MBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BR04 MBO is a 2017 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 15 December 2017.

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