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KY54 YDU

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,313 mi
Last recorded111,313 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,313 miles

Offside Headlamp beam image is week requires cleaning or polishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,402 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,932 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 103,021 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,149 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 98,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2012 94,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,249 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,286 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,276 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,968 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,915 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

outer side wall damage nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2007 39,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs ridged worn and scored

long handbrake travel

rear tyres low on outer edges

tyre damage nearside front side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,570 miles

front discs ridged worn and scored

long handbrake travel

rear tyres low on outer edges

tyre damage nearside front side wall

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 YDU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KY54 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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