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KY54 YRE

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,735 mi
Last recorded139,735 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 139,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,964 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 137,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 135,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 23 Oct 2019 135,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2018 131,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has a oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 131,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has a oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine covers fitted

offside rear spring starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,120 miles

plastic engine trays and under covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic engine trays and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,914 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,565 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,331 miles

offside front tyre starting to get low

Fail 8 Sep 2011 61,331 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to get low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,181 miles

2 leds out on high level brake light

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,916 miles

both outer sills are covered

door shuts are partially covered

exhaust system corroded

high level stoplight appears to have 1 bulb not working

ignition system is covered

offside wiper blade is split

both front tyres are close to markers

front brake pads are very near to the limits of wear

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 YRE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

KY54 YRE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is KY54 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 YRE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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