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KY54 YDL

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,974 mi
Last recorded102,974 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YDL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,231 miles

n/s/rear tyre inner wall splitting(not to cord)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre inner wall splitting(not to cord)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,540 miles

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 3 Nov 2010 71,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 71,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,622 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 61,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

glove box

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 YDL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KY54 YDL, 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 KY54 YDL registered?

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

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