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RY04 GZH

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 GZH
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 88,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 82,918 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 82,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2023 72,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,005 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components slight surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,998 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,855 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 63,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,327 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,299 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted N/S/F WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM BADLY DISTORTED (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted N/S/R WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM BADLY DISTORTED (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working N/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INOP (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working O/S/R NUMBER PLARE LIGHT INOP (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside side repeater starting to discolour

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front wipers slight smearing

oil leak from engine

rear indicators starting to dis-colour

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,136 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,372 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 23,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,434 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 12,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,834 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
2,862
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 97
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
position lamp(s) not working 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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RY04 GZH is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 52,770 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 Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY04 GZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY04 GZH is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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