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SM04 UAA

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,910 mi
Last recorded45,910 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 UAA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2025 45,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber sealing ring cracked in various places (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2024 44,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,099 miles

Age related under vehicle corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 43,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,391 miles

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 24 May 2018 42,344 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 42,291 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 42,062 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 41,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,645 miles

sump porous

Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sump leaking oil

Fail 23 May 2012 40,372 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 40,372 miles

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyre size 205/40 17 rear 225/35 17

lips on front brake discs.

slight damage to o/s/n/s/f wheel rims.

under side of vehicle covered with panals obstructing view.

Fail 20 May 2010 32,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyre size 205/40 17 rear 225/35 17

lips on front brake discs.

slight damage to o/s/n/s/f wheel rims.

under side of vehicle covered with panals obstructing view.

Pass 28 May 2009 27,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 205/40 17 rear 225/35 17

n/s wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 29 May 2008 22,589 miles

covers undr vehicle obstructing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,369 miles

covers under vehicle obstructing full view

decellometer used on all brakes

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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SM04 UAA 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 78.3%.

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 SM04 UAA, 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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SM04 UAA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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