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KN54 FNF

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,439 mi
Last recorded130,439 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 130,439 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 130,439 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,686 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,686 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,939 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition advise they be changed! (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.55.15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition advise they be changed! (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,056 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,943 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 53,709 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 53,709 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,372 miles

gearshift stiff

Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,014 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,477 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,878 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,435 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 FNF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc 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 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

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

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