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DA54 EUP

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,328 mi
Last recorded104,328 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EUP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door handle faulty requires attention on order

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp aim dull

Fail 11 Apr 2022 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp aim dull

Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 97,286 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator expansion bottle possible leak

Fail 20 Apr 2020 97,286 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator expansion bottle possible leak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake damaged but still operative

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

handbrake damaged but still operative

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,943 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,448 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,286 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,056 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?

Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,821
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Registration plate lamp not working 409
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 337
Stop lamp not working 237
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DA54 EUP is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 71,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pulse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA54 EUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DA54 EUP registered?

DA54 EUP is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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