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KN54 CNC

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,604 mi
Last recorded133,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 CNC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 133,604 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 133,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 127,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 121,164 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,266 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 109,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,021 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 104,647 miles

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

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

l/h rear shockabsorber weak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 104,647 miles

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

l/h rear shockabsorber weak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,338 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear nraerside and offside axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

rear nraerside and offside axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,914 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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KN54 CNC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KN54 CNC, 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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KN54 CNC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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