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KV54 OZH

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 119,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 119,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,095 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,835 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 110,835 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,970 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,970 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,144 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,750 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,750 miles

Nearside Front 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 OZH 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 70%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH registered?

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

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