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LW04 YKY

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YKY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,600 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking from ns driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,688 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs, front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear radiator has slight damage

Fail 18 Oct 2024 83,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs, front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear radiator has slight damage

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,732 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,289 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,874 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,673 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 63,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 25 Apr 2019 56,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,087 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)

slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Fail 15 Apr 2016 38,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre showing age cracking

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)

slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,857 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 34,002 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,697 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,606 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 12,885 miles

Turbo inter-cooler insecure.

Both inner rear wheel rims distorted,particularly N/S.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 12,885 miles

Both inner rear wheel rims distorted,particularly N/S.

Turbo inter-cooler insecure.

Pass 8 May 2007 10,349 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 10,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LW04 YKY is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LW04 YKY, 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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LW04 YKY is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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