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KV54 OYR

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,703 mi
Last recorded54,703 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 OYR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S ( Inner Face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S ( Inner Face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement prished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,670 miles

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 1,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 1,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,804 miles

Headlamps are badly scratched

front wipers smear slightly

nearside repeater lense missing/broken

Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,804 miles

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

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

Headlamps are badly scratched

front wipers smear slightly

nearside repeater lense missing/broken

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,518 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 30,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,209 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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KV54 OYR 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 80%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

KV54 OYR is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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