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KY54 YTB

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,894 mi
Last recorded111,894 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Oil leak poss rocker ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,625 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 105,624 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,951 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,811 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cat internals loose

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 85,364 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,109 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,855 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 46,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,880 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 37,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YTB is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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