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KY54 YSJ

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,222 mi
Last recorded97,222 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center stop light has bulbs out

n/s and o/s front headlamp lens are becoming dull

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,923 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 69,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,408 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

high level brake light 50% operative

n/s side repeater damaged

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,721 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner cv boot is loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,458 miles

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 YSJ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

KY54 YSJ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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