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78,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Petrol cap seal splitting
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
large undershields not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
large undershield not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.
offside front outer tyre wall has small split
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?
Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L8 SRU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 L8 SRU, 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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L8 SRU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 19 October 2004.
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