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S700 BRA

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 BRA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,962 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 79,962 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,629 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 74,629 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,899 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 67,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,418 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 53,418 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,699 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 46,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes in need of replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes in need of replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres perished attention required

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,764 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 15,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,825 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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S700 BRA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto 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 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 S700 BRA, 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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S700 BRA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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