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VX54 DVN

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 DVN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 71,243 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm Tread depth

Rear Both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush split, excess movent (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush split, excess movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm Tread depth

Rear Both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,078 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,043 miles

Both rear tyres are showing perishing

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

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

slight bind at offside rear braking

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Fail 9 Jun 2014 65,043 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres are showing perishing

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

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

slight bind at offside rear braking

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

minor perishing to front tyres

oil on front roadsprings

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 51,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,680 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs worn and pitting inner face

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre punctured

various plastic belly pans fitted to vehicle

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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VX54 DVN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VX54 DVN, 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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VX54 DVN is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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