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DG54 NBE

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,996 mi
Last recorded77,996 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NBE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,314 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,117 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres showing signs of age NO CORDS visible

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,332 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,332 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,983 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,869 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,218 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,184 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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DG54 NBE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG54 NBE, 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 DG54 NBE registered?

DG54 NBE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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