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MA54 EHL

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,004 mi
Last recorded33,004 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 EHL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 33,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 32,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,876 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 30,875 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Both Rear On Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 27,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,479 miles

Nearside Rear tyre crackng

Offside Rear tyre crackng

Fail 25 Jul 2017 25,474 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre crackng

Offside Rear tyre crackng

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,147 miles

Exhaust system has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 18,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,143 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,815 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2010 11,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,214 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 9,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 6,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,636 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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MA54 EHL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MA54 EHL, 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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MA54 EHL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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