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KN54 FNM

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 84,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,030 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 68,358 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 67,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,655 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,653 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,305 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 16,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,618 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,178 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 FNM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FNM, 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 FNM registered?

KN54 FNM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for KN54 FNM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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