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KR54 UTC

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,509 mi
Last recorded135,509 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,509 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,509 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,616 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 128,616 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,290 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front ball joints dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight left front outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 116,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2017 111,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2016 107,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,625 miles

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

nearside rtear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2012 85,625 miles

nearside rtear tyre cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,303 miles

centre brake light 1 led not working

o/s mirror cracked but vision not impaired

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,303 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light 1 led not working

o/s mirror cracked but vision not impaired

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,422 miles

o/s mirror cracked but rear view ok

o/s/f tyre worn down to the legal limit

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 550,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,029 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,584 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 UTC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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