MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Chip to windscreen
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Nearside Washer jet weak
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges, heavily inner
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside washer not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside washer not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear discs corroded slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brake discs rusty
Engine oil at minimum
Nearside front seat belt damaged
Nearside front tyre wall damaged
Nearside mirror damaged/insecure
Nearside front road spring corroded
Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure
Front brakes drag
Front tyres badly worn on inner edges
Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake discs very poor condition, pads worn to service limit
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure
Front brakes drag
Front tyres badly worn on inner edges
Nearside front road spring corroded
Nearside mirror damaged/insecure
Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit
Rear brake discs very poor condition, pads worn to service limit
Nearside front brake drag
Rear brake discs poor condition
Rear brake pads worn low
Front brake pads worn low, discs corroded
Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit
Offside rear tyre worn low
Rear brake discs badly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads worn low, discs corroded
Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit
Offside rear tyre worn low
Rear brake discs badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY54 YGW is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 7 September 2004.
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