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KV54 PFY

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,515 mi
Last recorded77,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 PFY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,818 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,338 miles

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,710 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,589 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,270 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PFY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

KV54 PFY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is KV54 PFY safe to buy?

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