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PL04 DBZ

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 DBZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,366 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 53,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,664 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 50,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,457 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 46,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front and rear brakes require attention

front brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,468 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 34,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,453 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,453 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rattle on nearside front wheel

Pass 9 May 2007 22,611 miles

rear tyres cut on outer sidewalls

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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PL04 DBZ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PL04 DBZ, 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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PL04 DBZ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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