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KV54 PFZ

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 127,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,234 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 117,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,125 miles

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

high level brake light half working

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 61,820 miles

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

four top level brake lamp bulbs are not working

Fail 30 Oct 2010 61,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

four top level brake lamp bulbs are not working

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre outer side wall has cut to it 'but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall'but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 2 Nov 2009 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre outer side wall has cut to it 'but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall'but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,534 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,581 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 PFZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

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

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