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KY54 YRX

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,027 mi
Last recorded113,027 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 113,027 miles

Brake performance not tested due to spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,890 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 96,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,375 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,072 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,929 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,833 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front pads low.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YRX 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 YRX, 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 YRX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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