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KN54 FKU

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,647 mi
Last recorded145,647 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 145,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 136,595 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,382 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Fail 25 Aug 2016 113,940 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

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

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,680 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,809 miles

sill covers

Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,977 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror secured with jubilee clip

Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,355 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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KN54 FKU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc 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 KN54 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

KN54 FKU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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