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SO04 NUP

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,770 mi
Last recorded56,770 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 NUP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,770 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,251 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,156 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,023 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre showing signs of splitting around inner side wall

offside front tyre showing signs of splitting around inner side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,639 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 32,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 24,382 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SO04 NUP is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO04 NUP, 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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SO04 NUP is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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