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ST04 WBX

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,191 mi
Last recorded46,191 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 WBX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,191 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,531 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 31,492 miles

Fuel gauge reading empty

General surface rust underneath (undersealed)

Nearside rear indicator fading

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2015 31,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion in front struts,stub axles,suspension,front discs,calipers,sill seams,rear springs etc

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

fuel gauge reading empty!

sump rusted out-serious oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,975 miles

corrosion in engine sump

corrosion in front struts,coil springs and stub axles

flat spot on nearside rear wheel

offside rear tyre on the limit(225/35/17)

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,485 miles

airbag light on

front and rear coil springs corroded

front struts corroded

play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight perishing of nearside front tyre

sump corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 20,485 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front and rear coil springs corroded

front struts corroded

play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight perishing of nearside front tyre

sump corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,950 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,828 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 9,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 6,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 6,665 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,437 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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ST04 WBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST04 WBX, 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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ST04 WBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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