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LT54 WJX

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,741 mi
Last recorded151,741 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 WJX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,741 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 151,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 143,307 miles

Exhaust middle box appears damaged and squashed.

N/s park brake is working but with reduced performance.

O/s front outer door handle not fitted (door can be opened by release cable)

Upper section of dash is missing, inner door handles not fitted.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 135,104 miles

Light output from headlamps appears slightly reduced.

N/s rear brake pads wearing thin.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,104 miles

Light output from headlamps appears slightly reduced.

N/s rear brake pads wearing thin.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,475 miles

Rear wiper missing.

Some cracking to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 12,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Front bumper loose

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,942 miles

EML Light On And Air Bag Light On

Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

EML Light On And Air Bag Light On

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,089 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 47,085 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LT54 WJX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LT54 WJX, 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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LT54 WJX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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