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KN04 UEJ

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,701 mi
Last recorded111,701 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 UEJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 111,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,537 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2014 99,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,613 miles

front wheel bearings slightly worn

outer sills+underfloor plastic covers fitted

rear nearside inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,344 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Turbo cooler pipe very rusty. Requires attention

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 86,270 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Turbo cooler pipe very rusty. Requires attention

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,826 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split - still clearing screen

slight play felt at roadwheel in o/s/f steering and suspension

various underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,376 miles

n/s/f brake hose close to suspension on full lock

Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,788 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,210 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,529 miles

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)

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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KN04 UEJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN04 UEJ, 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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KN04 UEJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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