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KV54 OZF

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,421 mi
Last recorded93,421 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,421 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis members

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s head lamp lenses tarnished

slight perishing between treads of n/s and o/s rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis members

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s head lamp lenses tarnished

slight perishing between treads of n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,206 miles

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

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

headlights deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,067 miles

headlights deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2016 90,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

headlights deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,820 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,203 miles

front tyre valves perishing

off side front interior trim insecure near windscreen

off side rear and near side front tyres wearing on edges

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre valves perishing

off side front interior trim insecure near windscreen

off side rear and near side front tyres wearing on edges

windscreen in poor condition

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,619 miles

3 filaments on centre stop light inoperative

all tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

front tyre valves perished

incorrect auxiallry drivebelt fitted

nearside wiper split

offside outer washer jet inoperative

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,619 miles

3 filaments on centre stop light inoperative

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

front tyre valves perished

incorrect auxiallry drivebelt fitted

nearside wiper split

offside outer washer jet inoperative

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,806 miles

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 1 Mar 2012 65,806 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,354 miles

a post trim loose inside vehicle

centre rear stop lamp 4 elements not working

n/s/f tyrepressure low possible puncture

Fail 4 Jan 2011 58,354 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

a post trim loose inside vehicle

centre rear stop lamp 4 elements not working

n/s/f tyrepressure low possible puncture

slight uneven rise and fall rear brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,948 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 50,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,363 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,330 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,882 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 33,882 miles

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

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

front brake discs condition

front tyres on legal limit

n/s/f indicator lense missing

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 OZF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 KV54 OZF, 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 OZF registered?

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

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