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HV54 YKK

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,968 mi
Last recorded65,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YKK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 65,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,119 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower shocker bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,917 miles

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

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

oil leak sump

Fail 10 May 2017 63,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working side (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both disc pitted

Pass 11 May 2016 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 60,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 56,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,601 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,589 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,181 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,900 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 22,893 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 16,503 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 15,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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HV54 YKK is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV54 YKK, 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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HV54 YKK is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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