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WP04 CKX

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto55,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 CKX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 96,960 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 96,960 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 88,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 83,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 77,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 77,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,548 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn/perished

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

travel on footbrake efficiency ok at test

Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,807 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn/perished

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

travel on footbrake efficiency ok at test

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,040 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,168 miles

oil leak @ output seal

oil leak @turbo pipe

accelerator pedal covers loose

front brake pads wearing low.but NOT below 1.5mm

front discs slight surface corrosion

handbrake handle loose

Fail 29 May 2008 40,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads wearing low.but NOT below 1.5mm

front discs slight surface corrosion

handbrake handle loose

oil leak @ output seal

oil leak @turbo pipe

accelerator pedal covers loose

o/s sill trim insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,582 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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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WP04 CKX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WP04 CKX, 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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WP04 CKX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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