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KR04 AOD

2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,010 mi
Last recorded101,010 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a59,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 AOD
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 101,010 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

tailgate struts weak

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Twisted buckle not free to move (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 98,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 90,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 81,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 77T (4.1.E.1)

front tyres cracked 145/65/15

Pass 22 May 2017 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,534 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,534 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 7 May 2015 74,287 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 74,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 68,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 57,344 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 50,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,305 miles

Horn only working on one side of steering wheel.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,201 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,303 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 28,318 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 28,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,305 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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KR04 AOD is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,571 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR04 AOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KR04 AOD is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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