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SG54 TVN

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 TVN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,374 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 73,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,736 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,414 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,882 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,220 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,903 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,219 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyre walls perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,404 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,409 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,125 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,430 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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SG54 TVN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG54 TVN, 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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What year was SG54 TVN registered?

SG54 TVN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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