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KN54 FMU

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,235 mi
Last recorded122,235 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 FMU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,126 miles

O/s dip beam image poor due to lens deterioration

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 101,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/s dip beam image poor due to lens deterioration

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,763 miles

Offside Front indicator lens broken

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

slight water ingress in n/s headlamp

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,210 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,917 miles

damage to offside front indicator lense

Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,917 miles

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

damage to offside front indicator lense

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,835 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,084 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,793 miles

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

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 FMU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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