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KN54 FLP

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,084 mi
Last recorded117,084 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 FLP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,084 miles

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

Rear Rear Wiper Not Working

Slight Exhaust Leak

Slight oil Leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 117,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear Wiper Not Working

Slight Exhaust Leak

Slight oil Leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,115 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS VERY MISTED BEAM PATTERN JUST VISIBLE

N/S/R PARK BRAKE SLIGHTLY MORE EFFICIENT THAN O/S/R

WIPERS DO NOT SELF PARK AND HAVE TO BE PARKED MANUALLY

Fail 10 Aug 2018 115,107 miles

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

BOTH HEAD LAMPS VERY MISTED BEAM PATTERN JUST VISIBLE

N/S/R PARK BRAKE SLIGHTLY MORE EFFICIENT THAN O/S/R

WIPERS DO NOT SELF PARK AND HAVE TO BE PARKED MANUALLY

Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,086 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,769 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,011 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,240 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,452 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing on outter side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,302 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,172 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2008 30,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,443 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 FLP is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

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

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