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EX54 BWH

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,762 mi
Last recorded81,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BWH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 81,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,256 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 70,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no aim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no aim (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 60,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,768 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 53,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,552 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,355 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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EX54 BWH is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX54 BWH, 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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EX54 BWH is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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