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MH04 NKL

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,258 mi
Last recorded153,258 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NKL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 153,258 miles

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

Offside plastic sill cover insecure along bottom edge

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

Fail 11 May 2023 153,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside plastic sill cover insecure along bottom edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 148,636 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 144,384 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 144,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,392 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 136,389 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 118,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,386 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,061 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 101,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,189 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,115 miles

coil springs rusting

slight damage to nearside rear wheel

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 10 Nov 2011 92,115 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil springs rusting

play in handbrake

slight damage to nearside rear wheel

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,359 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 87,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,765 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 69,765 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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MH04 NKL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MH04 NKL, 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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MH04 NKL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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