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MR53 PEN

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,199 mi
Last recorded68,199 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 PEN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,944 miles

under body corrsion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 67,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,841 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,823 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,058 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,139 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,133 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear and Nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,887 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,813 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,530 miles

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

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

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 24 Jul 2008 22,159 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,586 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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MR53 PEN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MR53 PEN, 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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MR53 PEN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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