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KN54 CNF

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,698 mi
Last recorded87,698 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 CNF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,698 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 87,684 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,127 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 84,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,890 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 71,890 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,251 miles

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel trims fitted. one missing.

tailgate will only open from inside

Fail 5 Dec 2022 71,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel trims fitted. one missing.

tailgate will only open from inside

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wheel trims fitted to three wheels o/s/r missing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,668 miles

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED TO THREE WHEELS O/S/R MISSING

Fail 29 Oct 2020 68,668 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED TO THREE WHEELS O/S/R MISSING

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,496 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 63,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,371 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,568 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,737 miles

Front blades poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,737 miles

Front blades poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,429 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 43,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 33,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,465 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,276 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 CNF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CNF, 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 KN54 CNF registered?

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

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