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KS54 GVY

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,761 mi
Last recorded123,761 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GVY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 119,756 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 119,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,909 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 113,406 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 97,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,284 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,737 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008

n/s/r and front tyres on 4mm

rear brake pads approx. 3000 miles left

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2008

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r and front tyres on 4mm

rear brake pads approx. 3000 miles left

stone chip on windscreen

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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KS54 GVY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS54 GVY, 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 KS54 GVY registered?

KS54 GVY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is KS54 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 GVY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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