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KS54 GXK

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,758 mi
Last recorded120,758 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 120,758 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 120,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corroded underneath/ suspension corroded/exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corroded underneath/ suspension corroded/exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 113,448 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2017 113,448 miles

Central Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,593 miles

child seat fitted rear seats

engine light on

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,593 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened (rear) (3.5.1n)

child seat fitted rear seats

engine light on

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,711 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

engine light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,421 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,184 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,173 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 18 Dec 2009 47,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,323 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 GXK 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 72.2%.

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 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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

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

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