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HJ54 OWB

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OWB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,101 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,021 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,589 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 73,585 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,139 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,003 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 610,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,847 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,129 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,509 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 OWB is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

HJ54 OWB is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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