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SN04 TSS

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,303 mi
Last recorded59,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 TSS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,303 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 54,691 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 54,691 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,661 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 52,661 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 51,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

ns rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2013 45,940 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 45,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 43,320 miles

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

o/s front fog light broken

Fail 22 Apr 2011 40,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,587 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 37,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,602 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 32,602 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,081 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 25,081 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,465 miles

Both rear inner wheel rims damaged slightly

Cuts on near side rear tyre side wall †(not down to fabric)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 17,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear inner wheel rims damaged slightly

Cuts on near side rear tyre side wall †(not down to fabric)

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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SN04 TSS is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SN04 TSS, 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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SN04 TSS is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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