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KY54 YDE

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,604 mi
Last recorded91,604 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YDE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,604 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 91,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 18 Jun 2016 83,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 83,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,587 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 79,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,868 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,850 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

battery loose

Fail 30 Jun 2012 58,937 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

battery loose

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,488 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,274 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,204 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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KY54 YDE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY54 YDE, 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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KY54 YDE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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