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KV54 OYX

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,990 mi
Last recorded131,990 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 131,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,978 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,746 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2015 124,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

registration plate deteriorated front and rear (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach inner cords

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,616 miles

Child seat NSR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OS/NS mirrors damaged but not affecting rear view

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat NSR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OS/NS mirrors damaged but not affecting rear view

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust heatshield loose

High level stop light not fully functioning

NS door mirror damaged but not considered excessive

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,098 miles

Child seat fitted NSR

Front NS/OS brake discs worn on inner faces.

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 66,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,699 miles

n/s/rear tyre at 2mm

o/s/rear tyres at 2.5mm

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 OYX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

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

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