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CJ04 PWN

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PWN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,487 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,031 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 58,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,262 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread starting to distort

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,824 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure fowling water pipe (3.5.1d)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,050 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,044 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded

offide side light and indicator lens is cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2014 41,044 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded

offide side light and indicator lens is cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,116 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,968 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,679 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,966 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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CJ04 PWN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 55,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ04 PWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJ04 PWN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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