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KN54 FHD

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,120 mi
Last recorded60,120 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 FHD
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 60,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 60,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Unerside corroded

n/s/f headlamp poor pattern.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,831 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,356 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 51,354 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear bush casing corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear bush casing corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

radiator under vehicle loose

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,779 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,776 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,516 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,516 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,428 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,617 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,724 miles

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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KN54 FHD is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KN54 FHD, 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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KN54 FHD is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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