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FT04 FSX

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FSX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 122,989 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 120,777 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 120,777 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,149 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads low,unable to fully inspect.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,233 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads low,unable to fully inspect.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,954 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,411 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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FT04 FSX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT04 FSX, 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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What year was FT04 FSX registered?

FT04 FSX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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