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DA54 VGG

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,012 mi
Last recorded187,012 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VGG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 187,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 187,012 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 185,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 185,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy - cleaned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy - cleaned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 185,072 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 185,071 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 178,520 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 178,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 167,839 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 167,821 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 154,902 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 154,902 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,735 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 137,732 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 116,645 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 116,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,200 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,911 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 77,771 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,085 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,126 miles

Both front wiper blades split, but still clearing the windsceen.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,126 miles

Both front wiper blades split, but still clearing the windsceen.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VGG is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

DA54 VGG is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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