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HJ54 OVR

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,152 mi
Last recorded139,152 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OVR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 139,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 125,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,295 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,590 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,350 miles

front pads gettin low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,346 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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HJ54 OVR is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ54 OVR, 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 HJ54 OVR registered?

HJ54 OVR is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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