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KV54 MLY

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 MLY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 77,179 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,527 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 69,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 57,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,713 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 33,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,133 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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KV54 MLY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KV54 MLY, 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 KV54 MLY registered?

KV54 MLY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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