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BR54 BUS

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR54 BUS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,719 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 55,700 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,223 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 48,300 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,763 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,839 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,389 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall spit all way round .

Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,145 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 16,145 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BR54 BUS is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BR54 BUS, 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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BR54 BUS is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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