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L12 DRA

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,387 mi
Last recorded36,387 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DRA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 35,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,013 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 35,013 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 33,973 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,544 miles

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,281 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edges both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,098 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,866 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,904 miles

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

front tyres badly agecracked

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,992 miles

3rd brake light not fully illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,279 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,407 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,079 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,636 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 21,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,618 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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L12 DRA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L12 DRA, 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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L12 DRA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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