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BE04 BAB

2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,912 mi
Last recorded73,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A48,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE04 BAB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,912 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre valves perished

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,912 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre valves perished

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,758 miles

under trays front/// centre /// sides /// rear

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is perishing & has a small cut in the tread

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 19 Jan 2016 64,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is perishing & has a small cut in the tread

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,842 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF tyre cracked at outer sidewall but no cords visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,758 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF tyre cracked at outer sidewall but no cords visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,208 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,828 miles

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

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

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
Full Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A reliability report

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BE04 BAB is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,944 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 BE04 BAB, 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 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BE04 BAB is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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