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LS54 UJV

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UJV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 82,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS/NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,908 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,929 miles

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

Headlamps misty

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,764 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 39,764 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 38,879 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 38,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 30,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,270 miles

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

tracking

Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,270 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 20,033 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 20,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 17,648 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 17,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,582 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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LS54 UJV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LS54 UJV, 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 LS54 UJV registered?

LS54 UJV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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