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AV04 XDU

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,370 mi
Last recorded75,370 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XDU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 75,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 75,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,160 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 73,133 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 72,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,781 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,687 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf+osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr+osr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension are ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,605 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

exhaust baffles broken

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,939 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

inter cooler lower bracket broken

rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,928 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,500 miles

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

Rear accident damage

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,336 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 48,336 miles

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

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

O/S ELECTRICAL WIRING DETACHED

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 44,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 44,278 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,783 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

RAD LOOSE

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,744 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
2,862
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 97
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
position lamp(s) not working 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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AV04 XDU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 52,770 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 Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 XDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV04 XDU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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