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KN54 FNT

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,099 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 96,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,094 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 77,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,655 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake pads 80 % worn

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,984 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,640 miles

both front tyres heavily cut but no ply or cords visable.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,875 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

O/S/F WING/WHEELARCH DAMAGED/SPLIT.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,522 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THREE BULBS INOPERATIVE IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,980 miles

BULB INOPERATIVE IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 28,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

BULB INOPERATIVE IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP.

N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,002 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,002 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FNT is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

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

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