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BV04 YBT

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,238 mi
Last recorded34,238 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YBT
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,238 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracks nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

access to underside of vehicle very limited

Pass 28 Nov 2023 34,180 miles

limited access to underside

Pass 20 May 2022 34,016 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited due to trims

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,636 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited due to trims

Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,587 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 28,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has light cuts to outer side wall

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill trim loose

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

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

Oil leak round sump nut/oil filter housing

Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,774 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 20,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ait bag light on dash--

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,215 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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BV04 YBT is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 55,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 YBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BV04 YBT is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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