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KR54 URZ

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,143 mi
Last recorded96,143 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 URZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,649 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,648 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

wear indicator visable on both front wiper blades

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,280 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,444 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 40,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,559 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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KR54 URZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR54 URZ, 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 KR54 URZ registered?

KR54 URZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is KR54 URZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 URZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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