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KU54 WUD

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,760 mi
Last recorded130,760 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WUD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 130,760 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 130,754 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 125,011 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 125,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 121,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% of LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 121,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% of LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,093 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 98,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 98,203 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,839 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 74,839 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,272 miles

N/s blade has split...............@''..........Thanx 4ur custom

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

O/s rear brake-pad has worn low...................@@'/............Thanx 4ur custom

O/s rear tyre nailed (on edge)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,607 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,332 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 25,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KU54 WUD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU54 WUD, 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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KU54 WUD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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