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EF04 NTN

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,203 mi
Last recorded94,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 NTN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 94,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,524 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 93,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,295 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,536 miles

Heavy wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Very close to limits (2.7.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heavy wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Very close to limits (2.7.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,046 miles

damage to both rear inner wall rims

dee bonding and play in both rear shcok absorber lower bushes

Fail 23 May 2014 48,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts and age cracking to front tyres

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 May 2014 48,435 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts and age cracking to front tyres

Pass 21 May 2013 41,276 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2012 35,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all coil springs corroded

o/s front tyre age cracking

Pass 29 May 2012 35,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all coil springs corroded

o/s front tyre age cracking

Pass 27 May 2011 33,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 33,531 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,373 miles

corrosion on front springs

cut in o/s/f tyre tread

slight corrosion on front discs

slight play in front wheel bearings

undertrays covering entire underbody

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,588 miles

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

unable to check underside fully due plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2007 18,224 miles

Front coil springs rusty.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Rear tyres low.

Stone chips in screen.

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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EF04 NTN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF04 NTN, 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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EF04 NTN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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