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KN54 FMM

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

185,950 mi
Last recorded185,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 FMM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 185,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 5 Sep 2023 185,950 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both very crazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 179,270 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 174,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 174,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 169,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses slightly crazed

Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight play rack end

headlights slightly crazed

Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light stone chips and light scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses slightly crazed

Fail 6 Sep 2018 162,138 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light stone chips and light scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses slightly crazed

Pass 20 Sep 2017 158,331 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 158,331 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,064 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 133,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,068 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 112,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,004 miles

center brake light incomplete

Fail 10 Sep 2013 100,004 miles

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

center brake light incomplete

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,939 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn, recommend replacement ,next pad change.advise high level brake light ,one light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,939 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn, recommend replacement ,next pad change.advise high level brake light ,one light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,226 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,251 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,643 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,805 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 FMM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

KN54 FMM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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