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KS54 GYD

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 100,768 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [scored] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 96,870 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 96,870 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 92,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advice to change soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 92,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advice to change soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,076 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,575 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,983 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,983 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

O/S/F & both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,112 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,647 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,459 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,769 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,657 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustmend

Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,452 miles

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 GYD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

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

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