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KM04 XJL

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 XJL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap rubber sealing ring deteriorating

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn movement in lever (side to side movement) (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle (under vehicle)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 78,630 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 78,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,247 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,946 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,462 miles

slight oil leak at turbo area

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,255 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,369 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,774 miles

1 bulb not working in high level stop lamp

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check play at steering wheel

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,874 miles

1 bulb not working in high level stop lamp

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,874 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

1 bulb not working in high level stop lamp

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,521 miles

slight accident damageto nearside wing [no sharp edges]

strong advise;outer sidewalls of both front tyres are cracked [no cords showing]

Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,494 miles

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

slight accident damageto nearside wing [no sharp edges]

strong advise;outer sidewalls of both front tyres are cracked [no cords showing]

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 40,881 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,208 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 28,208 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,857 miles

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

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

nails in os/r tyre

ns/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nails in os/r tyre

ns/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,366 miles

front fog lamps not working

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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KM04 XJL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KM04 XJL, 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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What year was KM04 XJL registered?

KM04 XJL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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