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BJ54 YRE

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,039 mi
Last recorded32,039 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YRE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,039 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 32,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,441 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 21,038 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 21,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 15,535 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 15,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 13,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obstructing components

Pass 23 Feb 2021 12,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 10,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 10,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 9,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 8,161 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosin on inside

Pass 6 Feb 2016 6,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,246 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 6,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 4,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 4,534 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 24 Oct 2012 3,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 1,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,994 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 48,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,867 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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BJ54 YRE is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BJ54 YRE, 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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BJ54 YRE is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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