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KN54 FNC

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,330 mi
Last recorded91,330 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 FNC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,308 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 89,308 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,211 miles

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

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

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

headlamp beam images very poor

Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,369 miles

both headlamps covers starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,347 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both headlamps covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,662 miles

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,662 miles

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2014 81,254 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,903 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 78,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,309 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 66,636 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 66,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 66,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,828 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,053 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 47,053 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 39,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 26,694 miles

Rear 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 FNC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

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

Is KN54 FNC safe to buy?

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