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KS54 GXC

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,664 mi
Last recorded109,664 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GXC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,177 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,177 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,169 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 106,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 101,996 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 95,506 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 95,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 90,263 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 90,263 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,240 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 78,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,003 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 60,723 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,615 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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KS54 GXC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KS54 GXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS54 GXC registered?

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

Is KS54 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 GXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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