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KT04 LBN

2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,161 mi
Last recorded68,161 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a59,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 LBN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 68,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,385 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,382 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,341 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,893 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,370 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,595 miles

Undertrays fitted throughout

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 63,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,396 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,159 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,174 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)

Pass 15 May 2012 44,714 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 15 May 2012 44,714 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 33,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,563 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 24,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 17,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,615 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,968 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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KT04 LBN is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT04 LBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KT04 LBN is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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