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KS54 GXP

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GXP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,983 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 116,488 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 116,488 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,268 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,939 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 102,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,906 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated but clearing screen

Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,233 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,233 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 GXP is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

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

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