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KY54 YSV

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,377 mi
Last recorded51,377 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 51,377 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 51,377 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 45,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 45,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 45,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,132 miles

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

Nearside Front perished on outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,684 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,775 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer edge

osf tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,648 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 YSV 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 86.4%.

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

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