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P20 ABA

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,198 mi
Last recorded117,198 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ABA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,198 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,189 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,864 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 107,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear join. Marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,806 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,798 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing dipped (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,061 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 92,565 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs getting worn

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs getting worn

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,206 miles

Item Removed from Windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,205 miles

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

Item Removed from Windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,197 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,692 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,862 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Cut to offside rear tyre outer tyre wall.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Intercooler bottom bracket adrift.

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

Petrol cap seal starting to crack.

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 66,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Cut to offside rear tyre outer tyre wall.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Intercooler bottom bracket adrift.

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

Petrol cap seal starting to crack.

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,200 miles

Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

front springs heavily corroded

rear springs heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2010 53,509 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

front springs heavily corroded

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,267 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 49,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,697 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,754 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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P20 ABA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P20 ABA, 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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P20 ABA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 27 June 2004.

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