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KS54 GWG

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,755 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,755 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,616 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 95,613 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 95,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper split but clearing screen ok

Offside headlamp beam cloudy

Oil leak sump area ()

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 27 Aug 2016 85,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside wiper split but clearing screen ok

Offside headlamp beam cloudy

Oil leak sump area ()

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,188 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight weap

offside front tyre slightly mis shaped on outer wall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,188 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers have slight weap

offside front tyre slightly mis shaped on outer wall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,154 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 77,154 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 77,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 26 Nov 2011 61,696 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,419 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 38,389 miles

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

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

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

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 GWG is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

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

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