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EF54 UZO

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,216 mi
Last recorded101,216 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 UZO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,544 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 87,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,564 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,019 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 74,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,705 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 61,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,920 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,919 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,415 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,697 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 43,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,631 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,264 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,345 miles

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)

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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EF54 UZO 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 66.7%.

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 EF54 UZO, 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 EF54 UZO registered?

EF54 UZO is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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