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CK04 WJU

2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a59,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 WJU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,658 miles

Offside Front inner side wall of tyre perishing

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Jan 2018 77,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front inner side wall of tyre perishing

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,460 miles

Offside Rear perishing and splitting

Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake application uneven across the axle front brakes (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear perishing and splitting

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,722 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 74,722 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,180 miles

plastic covers and sills fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,209 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,815 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 64,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheel damaged inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,121 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,147 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 34,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,952 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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CK04 WJU is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,571 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK04 WJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CK04 WJU is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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