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B23 BRB

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,072 mi
Last recorded58,072 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 BRB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 58,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe cable is cable tied to shock absorber (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe handbrake cable incorrect routing ,rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,794 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2020 55,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,561 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,328 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,950 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,950 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,661 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake pipes

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,986 miles

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,791 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres outer wall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,815 miles

n/s rear tyre 3ml

n/s rear tyre inner tread starting to wear uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,123 miles

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 11 Sep 2009 28,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,957 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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B23 BRB is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 BRB, 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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B23 BRB is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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