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KX04 XPP

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 XPP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 96,681 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

rim damage to all wheels

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 25 May 2018 96,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

rim damage to all wheels

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 26 May 2017 95,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2017 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 94,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre's cracking

Offside Front disc has inner surface corrosion

Offside Rear tyre flat

rim damage to both front wheels and o/s/r wheel

Fail 27 May 2016 94,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure falken 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre's cracking

Offside Front disc has inner surface corrosion

Offside Rear tyre flat

rim damage to both front wheels and o/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,041 miles

o/s/f tyre flat(pumped up)

Fail 28 May 2015 92,037 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre flat(pumped up)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,018 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 88,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,185 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly split.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,511 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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KX04 XPP is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KX04 XPP, 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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KX04 XPP is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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