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RF54 OBT

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 OBT
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,148 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber upper top mount slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2020 76,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber upper top mount slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,172 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 73,145 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,108 miles

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

both rear tyres tread low and cracking inside of tread

movement in steering wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,801 miles

All 4 indicators going white

screw missing from front reg

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 20 May 2015 63,883 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2015 63,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 61,216 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 37,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,954 miles

Damage to both rear and nearside front wheel rims

Front brake discs slightly warped

Front number plate starting to come adrift

Nearside front foglight missing

Nearside sideskirt missing

Slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Turbo leaking oil

Fail 22 Oct 2007 30,954 miles

Damage to both rear and nearside front wheel rims

Front brake discs slightly warped

Front number plate starting to come adrift

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front foglight missing

Nearside sideskirt missing

Slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Turbo leaking oil

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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RF54 OBT is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF54 OBT, 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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RF54 OBT is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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