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KV54 WWZ

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 121,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 113,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2018 113,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,433 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 105,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 96,905 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 96,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,923 miles

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

Parking brake performance only just met requirements 16%

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 67,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,530 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,492 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,326 miles

slight imballance at front brake readings--within allowed limits

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 WWZ 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 65%.

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 WWZ, 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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KV54 WWZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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